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The New Orleans Pelicans have had a spotlight on them this offseason. After failing to make the postseason in a year full of injuries, the Pelicans hired a new general manager in Joe Dumars, to help change the franchise around.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 29

NBA Blockbuster Trade Delivered Reunion For Former Pistons

The New Orleans Pelicans’ front office has a connection with the Detroit Pistons. After Joe Dumars stepped down from his role within the league’s office, he decided to work for a franchise again.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars sounds off on Derik Queen trade that’s getting panned

After the NBA Draft, New Orleans Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars defended his deal with the Atlanta Hawks, as the Pelicans traded for Derik Queen at No.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars breaks silence on Dejounte Murray calling out organization

After New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sounded off on his front office after a trying 2024-25 campaign, Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars responded to the harsh remarks.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / June 26

Joe Dumars defends controversial New Orleans Pelicans first round pick with bold ‘anybody in the draft’ statement

New Orleans Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars stood by the team’s decision to trade for Derik Queen. The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the most active teams during round one of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Derik Queen might be a star, but the path Joe Dumars and the Pelicans took to get him was a reckless gamble

New Orleans gave up a valuable 2026 pick in order to acquire the big man out of Maryland

New Orleans Pelicans News / Duke Basketball Report / June 22

YouTube Gold: The Great Joe Dumars

A true great, Dumars doesn’t really get his full due. Back in the day, everybody hated the Bad Boy Pistons. Bill Laimbeer? Biggest jerk in the history of the NBA.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13

Pelicans insider calls out ‘BS’ Herb Jones-to-76ers trade speculation

New Orleans Pelicans insider Fletcher Mackel has pushed back against a recent trade rumor involving defensive standout Herb Jones. The speculation suggested that Jones could be included in a package to help the Pelicans move up to the No.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Joe Dumars On Pelicans’ Future: ‘We’re Not Here To Be Happy With Mediocrity’

When Joe Dumars took the reins as the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations in April, he made it clear: fixing New Orleans’ persistent injury problems would be a top priority.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / June 4

Pelicans boss speaks out amid Zion Williamson rumors

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / June 4

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Says He’s Not Trading Zion Williamson

New Orleans Pelicans exec Joe Dumars told Rod Walker of Nola.com that he’s not trading Zion Williamson this offseason. “I’ve had really good conversations with Zion,” Dumars said.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / May 30

Report: Pelicans Open To Trading Everyone On Roster

New head of basketball operations Joe Dumars is apparently willing to get a fresh start with the New Orleans Pelicans. As in, very fresh. More specifically, the Pelicans don’t have any untouchables on the roster when it comes to trade talks, per Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports.

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NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 27

Detroit Pistons Send Message to New Orleans Pelicans Executive

Late last week, former Detroit Pistons player-turned-executive Joe Dumars celebrated his 62nd birthday. On May 24th, the Pistons took to social media to send a special message to their franchise legend.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / May 14

Is Joe Dumars the Answer to the Pelicans’ Front Office Problems?

A new era is on the horizon for the New Orleans Pelicans. After six disappointing seasons, David Griffin is out as the Pelicans’ Vice President of Basketball Operations.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / May 7

New Report Reveals More Organizational Changes for Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans continue to make organizational changes with another new hire to their staff. HoopsHype's Mike Scotto reported that the Pelicans recently added Jason Hervey to the organization.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 25

Ex-NBA Star Gets Brutally Honest About New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans quickly began working this offseason to improve a team that finished the year with a 21-61 record. New Orleans fired former executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin and replaced him with Joe Dumars, the former general manager of the Detroit Pistons in the early 2000s.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Pelicans fire 2 execs as part of Joe Dumars takeover

The New Orleans Pelicans continue their front office overhaul following the dismissal of executive vice president David Griffin. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, league sources confirmed that longtime NBA executives Todd Quinter and Gar Forman will not be retained as part of Joe Dumars’ new regime.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / April 23

New Orleans Pelicans: Joe Dumars’ First Message to the Team Will Have Fans Hyped Ahead of the 2025-26 Season

The New Orleans Pelicans recently appointed Joe Dumars as their new president of basketball operations, replacing David Griffin, who served the club for nearly six years.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / April 16

Pelicans tab Joe Dumars as EVP of basketball operations

The New Orleans Pelicans announced Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketball operations Wednesday. Dumars, 61, has been the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations since 2022.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Pelicans Officially Hire Joe Dumars As Head Of Basketball Operations

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced in a press release.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / April 15

Report: Joe Dumars to become Pelicans' president

The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to make Hall of Famer Joe Dumars their president of basketball operations, ESPN reported Tuesday. Dumars, who has been the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations since 2022, would replace David Griffin, who was fired Monday after a 21-61 season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 15

Pelicans finalizing deal to make Joe Dumars head of basketball operations

The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to hire Joe Dumars as the franchise’s new president of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 15

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 14

Joe Dumars Emerges As Serious Candidate For Pelicans’ Top Front Office Job

Veteran NBA executive Joe Dumars is a “serious frontrunner” to become the Pelicans‘ new head of basketball operations, replacing David Griffin, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links).

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27, 2024