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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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 / Hoops Wire / November 15

Multiple names already linked to Pelicans coaching job

The Pelicans didn’t even make it 24 hours into the post-Willie Green era before names started circulating. And one of the first belongs to former UConn coach and Nets interim boss Kevin Ollie, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Pelicans’ Zion Williams could return from injury vs. Warriors

The New Orleans Pelicans may have star forward Zion Williamson back in the lineup as they attempt to halt their early-season slide. Williamson was listed

Willie Green News / Larry Brown Sports / November 15

Pelicans eyeing ex-NCAA champion coach after Willie Green firing

Willie Green is officially out in New Orleans, and a former NCAA champion head coach could potentially be in line to replace him. The New Orleans Pelicans announced Saturday that they have fired their head coach Green.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 15

Zion Williamson Is on Thin Ice After the Willie Green Firing

After incessant calls by the fans since the start of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans finally fired Willie Green on Saturday. Following the 2-10 start to the season, Joe Dumars and the front office decided to replace Green with associate head coach James Borrego.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Why Pelicans’ Willie Green firing left Skip Bayless ‘stunned’

With the news of the New Orleans Pelicans firing head coach Willie Green after a frustrating start to the season, there’s no doubt that the basketball world had a multitude of different opinions on the matter.

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.

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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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13