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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 15
James Borrego named Pelicans coach after Willie Green fired
The Pelicans finally made the move everyone around the league figured was coming. Willie Green is out. NBA insider Chris Haynes was first to report the firing, and Marc J.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / November 15
Pelicans Fire Head Coach Willie Green After 5 Seasons & 2-10 Start
The New Orleans Pelicans have fired “head coach” Willie Green. After a disastrous 2-10 start to the 2025-26 season, the organization decided it had seen enough.
Willie Green News / Field Level Media / November 15
Pelicans fire coach Willie Green following 2-10 start
The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Willie Green on Saturday following a 2-10 start to his fifth season on the job. Associate head coach James Borrego, who coached the Charlotte Hornets from 2018-22, was named interim coach.
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Willie Green News / Last Word On Sports / November 15
Pelicans Fire Willie Green, Name Knicks Interviewee Interim
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans dropped the hammer on Saturday morning. The Pelicans front office fired Willie Green after a 2-10 start and four straight losses, Chris B Haynes revealed.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15
6 best Pelicans options to replace Willie Green and save Zion Williamson’s career
In the wake of a catastrophic 2-10 start, the New Orleans Pelicans have moved on from Willie Green. EVP Joe Dumars could no longer ignore the Smoothie King Center’s sour vibes lingering past the decision to skip the coach’s pregame introduction.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Spun / November 15
NBA Head Coach Fired Just 12 Games Into 2025-26 Season
It only took 12 games for a coaching change to be made this NBA season. On Saturday morning, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that head coach Willie Green has been dismissed by the New Orleans Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / November 15
Struggling Pelicans make decision on HC Willie Green
The New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a brutal start to the 2025-26 season, and they are now making a significant change.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 15
Starting Kevon Looney Will Bring the End of Willie Green
The New Orleans Pelicans suffered yet another desultory loss on Friday when they fell to the Los Angeles Lakers at home for their fourth straight defeat.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 15
Kendrick Perkins Calls for Medical Clarity on Zion Williamson’s Constant Hamstring Issues
Very few franchises in the NBA are in a situation as dire as the New Orleans Pelicans. With a 2-10 record, they are essentially being pushed into tanking the season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 14
Pelicans' Willie Green Approach Makes No Sense
The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at the bottom of the Western Conference after 11 games. While they can point to injuries to Dejounte Murray, Jordan Poole, and Zion Williamson as the reason for their struggles, the truth is that their future is bleak.
Joe Dumars News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14
Willie Green’s tenure with Pelicans in Joe Dumars’ hands
No team in the NBA has been more disappointing this year than the New Orleans Pelicans, who currently sit at 2-9 ahead of Friday evening’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 14
Pelicans owner: Joe Dumars will decide Willie Green’s future
Pelicans owner Gayle Benson wants to make one thing clear. If a coaching change happens in New Orleans, it won’t be because she pushed the button. Amid
Willie Green News / EasySportz / November 14
It’s Time for the Pelicans to Fire Willie Green
New Orleans can’t keep pretending this is fixable. Willie Green has become a liability. Four seasons into his run as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, the team still lacks identity, direction, and consistency.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13
Pacers eyeing a trade for NBA fan favorite to fill in for Tyrese Haliburton
The Indiana Pacers need a change of plans after a horrific 1-10 start to the season.
Zion Williamson News / Field Level Media / November 13
Pelicans clear F Zion Williamson for on-court activities
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was cleared Thursday for contact activity in practice after missing the past five games with a hamstring injury.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / November 13
'Nothing Happening There' – DeMarcus Cousins Says Pelicans Should Relocate
Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins had a hot take about the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday’s episode of FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” Cousins, who had a short stint with the Pelicans, believes it’s time for the team to relocate.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 13
What Happened Between Jerami Grant & Yves Missi? Fight Leads to Multiple Ejections in Blazers vs Pelicans
When the Pelicans hosted the Portland Trail Blazers, no one expected things to get this heated. Yet that was what happened in the second quarter. The Blazers’ Jerami Grant got into a scuffle with New Orleans’ Yves Missi.
Derik Queen News / EasySportz / November 12
The Pelicans Need to Unleash Derik Queen — and Move Him Into the Starting Lineup
New Orleans needs a spark — and their 20-year-old rookie is ready to give them one. The New Orleans Pelicans are 2-8 and trending the wrong way in the West.
Derik Queen News / Last Word On Sports / November 9
Time For Pelicans To Reverse Their Derik Queen Decision
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have become the league’s punchline a month into the season. They can change that narrative by starting Derik Queen.
De'Aaron Fox News / Field Level Media / November 9
De'Aaron Fox leads Spurs past Pelicans in delayed season debut
De'Aaron Fox poured in 24 points in his first game action since March to lead eight San Antonio players in double-figure scoring as the Spurs held off the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans.
Derik Queen News / Yardbarker / November 6
Pelicans rookie commanding more playing time following second win in two nights
Following a dismal start to the 2025-26 season, the rookie center has given his team a glimmer of hope.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / November 3
The Pelicans are in deep trouble they can’t fix
With Zion Williamson healthy, a young core emerging and a high-expectation draft class on the way, the franchise glowed with potential. That potential now feels fragile.
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