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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 18
NBA Rookie of the Year Race: Where Do Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen Rank?
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of another lost season as they are headed to the lottery for a second straight campaign. In the stacked Western Conference, getting out of the 2-12 hole that they dug themselves will be near impossible.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 18
Pelicans Will Not Find What They Are Looking for in Their Head Coach Search
The James Borrego era is not off to a great start in New Orleans. The interim head coach began his journey with the Pelicans with back-to-back blowout losses at home.
Willie Green News / Hardwood Heroics / November 18
'His Messaging Had Become Stale' – New Orleans Pelicans Stars Reportedly Had Issues With Willie Green Before His Firing
After a nightmare 2-10 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans decided to part ways with head coach Willie Green last Saturday. And according to reports, Green has lost the locker room before his dismissal.
The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 18
Report: Some Pelicans felt Willie Green didn’t hold Zion Williamson accountable
The Pelicans didn’t just make a coaching change. They apparently made a culture change. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, several Pelicans players and staffers felt former coach Willie Green didn’t hold Zion Williamson accountable during his tenure.
Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
Zion Williamson News / Athlon Sports / November 17
Pelicans Announce Zion Williamson Decision After 8 Missed Games
Zion Williamson has missed the last eight games for the New Orleans Pelicans due to a lingering hamstring injury. The 25-year-old last saw action on Nov.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17
Pelicans rumors: Star thought Willie Green had gone ‘stale,’ but it wasn’t Zion Williamson
Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green amid their disastrous 2-11 start to the 2025-26 NBA season. The Pelicans entered this season with the pressure on after trading their first round pick this past June, and so far, it’s looking like they may have given up a potentially hugely valuable asset.
Jordan Poole News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17
Pelicans rumors: Why Jordan Poole trade is coming under increased scrutiny after firing Willie Green
The New Orleans Pelicans are currently in a rough patch, as the on-court product has not looked well, and off the court, things look like a mess as well.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 17
'He Never Really Got a Fair Shot': Paul Pierce Defends Willie Green After Being Let Go as Pelicans Head Coach
The New Orleans Pelicans have begun to usher in a new era following the firing of Willie Green. The writing was on the wall for some time, considering the team’s lack of success.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17
New Orleans Pelicans considering former LA Lakers head coach as Willie Green replacement
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the hunt for a new head coach, and they might be turning to a former LA Lakers head coach. The New Orleans Pelicans did not start the season well by any means, going 0-6 in their first few games.
Willie Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17
Pelicans rumors: Darvin Ham among coaches linked as potential Willie Green replacement
The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a crossroads, and the conversation now shifts to life after firing Willie Green. With Green officially fired, attention turns to the growing list of replacements linked to the Pelicans head coach seat.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17
Zion Williamson and two Pelicans stars’ role in Willie Green’s firing revealed
The New Orleans Pelicans have moved on from head coach Willie Green. The 2025-26 NBA season was supposed to be the campaign where the New Orleans Pelicans finally started competing in the Western Conference.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17
Pelicans prioritize defense with Thunder rolling into town
James Borrego hopes his team's shooting level matches its defensive intensity when the New Orleans Pelicans take a second shot at a first win for their interim coach Monday night against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / November 17
Willie Green Not Holding Zion Williamson Accountable Contributed To Pelicans Firing Him, Per Report
The Golden State Warriors comfortably beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-106, at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans were once again playing without their generational star, Zion Williamson.
Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / November 16
Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight? Pelicans vs Warriors Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (Nov. 16)
The New Orleans Pelicans open a new era tonight at the Smoothie King Center, with James Borrego making his debut as interim head coach after Willie Green’s firing.
James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 16
Pelicans Are Already Fumbling the James Borrego Era With Coaching Search
The New Orleans Pelicans finally made the long-awaited move of firing Willie Green on Saturday. Associate head coach James Borrego has been named the interim head coach, but it sounds like he still has to prove himself to the organization to earn the full-time role.
Willie Green News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 16
Pelicans Fans Can Now Focus on the Real Problem After Willie Green's Departure
New Orleans Pelicans fans got what they wanted on Saturday when the team announced the firing of Willie Green. James Borrego has taken over as the head coach, and the hope is that there will be a quick turnaround for the franchise after the 2-10 start.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / November 15
What The Firing of Willie Green Means For The Pelicans For Rest Of Season And This Summer, Two Former NBA Players Among 9 HC Candidates?
Not even one day after New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson told Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com that Willie Green‘s future was in the hands of executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars, Green is out of a job.
New Orleans Pelicans News / EssentiallySports / November 15
Trey Murphy Reveals Joe Dumars’ Private Team Meeting After Willie Green Firing
Looks like the NBA has quietly agreed on a new formula: if your team is floundering in the standings, it’s time to swap out a front-office face. Dallas, sitting at 3-8, waved goodbye to GM Nico Harrison, not exactly a tearful farewell, more like a ceremonial shrug for the fans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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