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Pelicans Must Embrace the Jeremiah Fears-Derik Queen Era

There aren't too many positives with the New Orleans Pelicans through the first month of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the league, but they owe their 2026 first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, so the fans can't even look at the bright side of their disappointing start to the season.

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Kendrick Perkins Rips Apart Zion Williamson for Killing the Pelicans’ Culture

The Zion Williamson experience continues to grow grimmer by the week. The former No. 1 pick has been sidelined for a huge chunk of his NBA career. In his first six seasons, he played only about 214 out of 472 possible regular-season games, meaning he’s missed more than half of his team’s games.

James Borrego News / Field Level Media / November 18

Pelicans interim coach James Borrego seeks 'players' spirit' vs. Nuggets

Two games into James Borrego's head-coaching stint for New Orleans, the Pelicans are still struggling. The team might continue down that path when it hosts the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Bleacher Report / November 18

Watch: Derik Queen crashed the pregame show

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How many of the active NBA players to score at least 30 points in 30 different games over the course of one season can you name in seven minutes?

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

5 fixes Zion Williamson’s Pelicans need James Borrego to engineer immediately

Hope has flickered like a faulty scoreboard for far too long in the Smoothie King Center, so the New Orleans Pelicans made a not-so-bold pivot to James Borrego.

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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?

Joe Dumars News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Pelicans rumors: Joe Dumars leaving rivals ‘baffled’ in almost every way

Joe Dumars’ tenure as the New Orleans Pelicans’ president of basketball operations has been a pleasant surprise; it’s just that it’s only been really pleasant for the other teams around the NBA, not the Pelicans.

New 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 / Yardbarker / November 15