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On YouTubeNBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 14
James Borrego's Brave Derik Queen Decision Pays Off vs. Bulls
The New Orleans won their fifth game of the season on Sunday night, sweeping their season series against the Chicago Bulls. With Zion Williamson back after a six-game absence due to adductor strain and Jordan Poole playing in his second straight game, the Pelicans were healthier than they have been since the start of the season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 13
It's Time to Make James Borrego the Permanent Pelicans Head Coach
Only looking at the New Orleans Pelicans' record under him, it may be difficult to argue that James Borrego has been doing a good job as the interim head coach.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8
Why Pelicans are ‘not worried’ about 2 key contributors going cold
As the New Orleans Pelicans begin a blistering holiday schedule, two of their key perimeter threats have unfortunately hit a cold spell from beyond the arc.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7
Where James Borrego’s Pelicans are finding ‘valuable possessions’ for Jeremiah Fears
Playing with “speed and violence” has been a tenet of James Borrego’s since being elevated to the head job. Turning every change of possession, make or miss by the opponent, into an opportunity for Jeremiah Fears to ignite the break has been a catalyst for quick transitions and an aggressive pace.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5
Key area where Pelicans are starting to show ‘winning’ pride, per James Borrego
When the New Orleans Pelicans made a coaching change after a dismal start to the season, one glaring issue lingered behind Willie Green. A tenure defined by disastrous third-quarter collapses required a simple, yet brutal, fix by interim James Borrego.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 4
James Borrego Is Finally Leaving His Imprint on the Pelicans Offense
It has been ten games since James Borrego took over as the interim head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. Wins have been hard to come by as the Pelicans have gone 1-9 in this stretch to fall to 3-19 for the season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / December 4
New Orleans Pelicans’ Head Coaching Search: Sorting Fact from Fiction
The New Orleans Pelicans organization is navigating a crucial period following the firing of head coach Willie Greenafter a disappointing start to the 2025-2026 NBA season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 3
James Borrego Deserves the Head Coaching Gig After Latest Zion Williamson News
Interim head coach James Borrego is finally putting his imprint on the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Tuesday, the Pelicans showed a ton of intriguing flashes, especially offensively.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 1
James Borrego Is in an Unenviable Position With Derik Queen & His Rookie Campaign
Nine minutes into the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the Lakers on Sunday, Derik Queen got blocked by Dalton Knecht on a drive. He thought he was fouled and proceeded to plead his case to the referees instead of getting back on defense.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1
Pelicans’ James Borrego shares ‘surreal dream’ before Lakers’ JJ Redick hire
On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the lowly New Orleans Pelicans team that simply may be looking for a way to speed up time. This season has been painful for the team that currently has a 3-17 record, and not even a head coaching change, with James Borrego stepping into interim duties in the aftermath of Willie Green’s firing.
NBA 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.
NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / November 17
Pelicans eye Bucks assistant as for head coaching role
The New Orleans Pelicans are actively searching for a new head coach after firing Willie Green on November 15 following a 2-10 start to the 2025-26 season.
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 / Hoops Wire / November 15
James Borrego named Pelicans coach after Willie Green fired
The Pelicans finally made the move everyone around the league figured was coming. Willie Green is out. NBA insider Chris Haynes was first to report the firing, and Marc J.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31
One NBA team is already considering firing its head coach
NBA hot seat rumors are already getting started in big October.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Knicks have interview lined up for head-coaching job
The New York Knicks are set to interview another experienced candidate.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 24
Shock candidate emerges for Knicks head-coaching job
The New York Knicks' search for Tom Thibodeau's replacement is well underway. After a calamitous stretch that saw the Knicks get rejected in their requests to speak with multiple under-contract coaches, the front office appears to be back on track.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / June 23
Report: Knicks Could Interview James Borrego
According to NBA insider James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the New York Knicks could interview James Borrego. Borrego is a CAA client. He spent the
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / May 5
James Borrego, Dave Joerger Linked To Suns’ Coaching Vacancy
The Phoenix Suns may not be going quite as green as many expected in their search to replace head coach Mike Budenholzer. While the franchise has been
Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / June 28, 2024
Pelicans assistant reportedly pulls out of Pistons' coaching search
He was immediately identified as a candidate for Detroit following the dismissal of Monty Williams last week.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19, 2024
Report names one top candidate for Pistons head-coaching job
The Detroit Pistons are once again searching for a new head coach, and they are expected to target a candidate who has already interviewed with multiple teams.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 11, 2024
Cavaliers could beat Lakers to prime coaching candidate
The coaching search in Los Angeles is turning into a disaster. It's clear the franchise doesn't have the pulling power it once had.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2024
Two favorites emerge for Cavaliers' head-coaching vacancy
As the NBA head coaching carousel continues to spin, the Cavaliers find themselves in one of the most interesting spots in the league.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 30, 2024
Coach on Lakers short list will interview with Cavaliers
Coaching a Lakers team built around two aging stars in a brutal Western Conference might not be as appealing as the franchise believes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29, 2024
Insider reveals which Lakers HC candidate had 'impressive' interview
The Lakers are ramping up their search for a new head coach, and one candidate may be acquitting himself very well during the process.
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