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All You Need to Know About the Pelicans' Head Coaching Search

The first order of business for the New Orleans Pelicans in their offseason is to find a permanent head coach. James Borrego finished the season as the interim head coach, and he remains a candidate for the job, but the Pelicans are casting a wide net in their search.

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Pelicans interview Rajon Rondo, Nets assistant Steve Hetzel in coaching search

The Pelicans continue to cast a wide net in their search for their next head coach. According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is among the candidates and has already interviewed for the position.

Rajon Rondo News / Hoops Rumors / April 27

Rajon Rondo Under Consideration In Pelicans’ Head Coaching Search

Rajon Rondo is among the candidates the Pelicans are considering as they look for their next head coach, with league sources telling Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) that he has already interviewed for the position.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 27

Pelicans' Next Head Coach May Be Coaching in the NBA Playoffs Right Now

While 16 teams are battling it out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their next head coach. Interim head coach James Borrego remains a candidate to secure the permanent position, but the Pelicans are casting a wide net.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 27

3 Former Pelicans On Thin Ice With Their New Teams in the Playoffs

While the New Orleans Pelicans, along with 13 other teams that have missed the playoffs, are focused on the offseason ahead, the rest of the league is in the midst of the first round of the playoffs.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

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

Pelicans Can Fill Shooting Need With Veteran Expected to Test Free Agency

The NBA playoffs once again rage on without the New Orleans Pelicans, who finished with fewer than 30 wins for the second consecutive season. Changes are sweeping through the organization, with coaches, support staff, and trainers not being retained for next year.

NBA News / Scoop B / April 25

The Next Chapter in the Crescent City: Inside the Pelicans’ High-Stakes Coaching Search

NEW ORLEANS — The humidity is rising in New Orleans, but the heat emanating from the Pelicans’ front office at 5800 Airline Drive has nothing to do with the Louisiana climate.

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

Predicting Pelicans' Extension Decisions: Will Zion Williamson Sign a New Deal?

While most fans understandably focus on free agency and the trade market in the offseason, contract extension negotiations play an important role in roster-building.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 24

Pelicans Should Take a Chance on Pending Free Agent Center

The New Orleans Pelicans hope to rebound from another disappointing season after a 26-56 finish. New Orleans is in flux until they solidify their head coaching vacancy and looks to improve their roster before next season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 24

Ranking Pelicans Veterans in Order of Most Trade Value to Least

The New Orleans Pelicans have hinted at their desire to bring the same core back for next season. Joe Dumars said that this team isn't too far from winning, so sweeping roster changes aren't needed.

DeAndre Jordan News / Scoop B / April 24

Offseason Wisdom: DeAndre Jordan on Mentorship, Championship DNA and the Road Ahead

The lights have dimmed on the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025–26 campaign, a season that will be remembered more for its resilience than its record. It was a turbulent year defined by a shifting landscape in the Big Easy, headlined by a significant mid-season coaching change when Willie Green was dismissed following a 2–10 start.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 23

Pelicans' Ideal Free Agent Signing Is Thriving in the Playoffs

The New Orleans Pelicans will revamp their center rotation one way or another this summer. Whether it's through the trade market, free agency, or by finding a way to get back into the first round of the draft, the Pelicans will attempt to bring in a new starting center.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 23

Predicting Pelicans' Free Agency Decisions

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to largely bring back the same core that finished the season. They have 12 players under contract next season, and Joe Dumars hinted at running it back when he declared that this team isn't too far from winning.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 22

Pelicans cast wide net in coaching search amid sweeping changes

The Pelicans have a lot going on right now. Start with the coaching search. The process is being led by head of basketball operations Joe Dumars, and by all indications, New Orleans is taking its time.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 22

Pelicans May Have Their Ideal Next Head Coach Fall into Their Lap

The New Orleans Pelicans' top priority this offseason will be to find themselves a permanent head coach heading into next season. Interim coach James Borrego is in the running to be retained as the next official head coach despite his 24-46 record after replacing former head coach Willie Green.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 21

The One Player Pelicans Can't Afford to Lose This Offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans stumble into the offseason after a brutal 26-56 year, missing the playoffs for the second straight season. Sweeping changes are necessary for a team that finished with fewer than 30 wins in back-to-back seasons, but the path back to success seems murky given the team’s lack of clarity.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 21

4 Biggest Questions Facing the Pelicans This Offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a ton of pressure to get on the right track this offseason. After being way below expectations for the second straight year, the Pelicans have no choice but to make the right decisions to give their fans some hope for the future.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 21