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Bulls Look To Interview Lamar Skeeter, Ryan Schmidt
The Bulls are expected to seek permission to interview Hornets assistant Lamar Skeeter and Hawks assistant Ryan Schmidt as they seek a new head coach, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link).
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 19
NBA Rumors: Blazers, Tiago Splitter, Bulls, James Borrego, Hawks
Maybe Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter shouldn’t be counted out in Portland just yet. A couple weeks after reporting Splitter was unlikely to land the permanent head coaching job, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line says there are now “whispers” around the league that the possibility remains alive.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / May 1
Rondo, Borrego Among Frontrunners For Pelicans’ Coaching Job
Rajon Rondo, James Borrego, Darvin Ham and Steve Hetzel have emerged as the four frontrunners for the Pelicans‘ head coaching job, sources close to the search tell Rod Walker of NOLA.com.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 28
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.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 13
Pelicans Opening Coaching Search, Borrego Among Candidates
The Pelicans are searching for a new permanent head coach and the process will include James Borrego, who spent most of 2025/26 as the team’s interim head coach, report Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link).
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Darvin Ham is being linked to 1 NBA head coaching job
Darvin Ham may soon be back as a frontman. The Milwaukee Bucks lead assistant coach Ham has emerged as a candidate for the head coaching job of the New Orleans Pelicans, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported this week.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / March 30
New Direction in the Big Easy: Pelicans Expected to Pivot from James Borrego in Upcoming Coaching Search
NEW ORLEANS The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for a transformative offseason. After a season defined by transition and evaluation, internal signals suggest the franchise is ready to move past the interim era and install a new permanent leader on the sidelines.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / March 30
Pelicans weighing coaching decision with James Borrego
The Pelicans have a decision to make and it starts on the sideline. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the biggest question in New Orleans this offseason is whether James Borrego has done enough to remove the interim tag.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 30
James Borrego Takes a Clear Jab at Derik Queen & Zion Williamson After Rockets Loss
After briefly looking like a competitive team bringing a fight against good teams, the New Orleans Pelicans came back down to earth over the last week.
NBA News / Field Level Media / March 28
Pelicans turning to Zion to end 4-game skid vs. Rockets
Interim New Orleans coach James Borrego wants to see an aggressive, attack-minded Zion Williamson from the opening tip, when the Pelicans seek to end a four-game skid with a victory against the visiting Houston Rockets on Sunday.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 22
Pelicans' James Borrego no longer needs interim tag as win streak continues
James Borrego is an interim coach in name only.
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 Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / July 9, 2025
James Borrego to remain Pelicans' top assistant
Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego will remain in his current position on Willie Green‘s staff, Ian Begley of SNY TV tweets. One of the finalists for the head coaching job in New York, Borrego was rumored to be a prime target for the Knicks as they seek an associate head coach under new head coach Mike Brown.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27, 2025
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, 2025
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.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / May 5, 2025
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 / Yardbarker / June 19, 2024
Five potential replacements for Monty Williams
Monty Williams' tenure with the Detroit Pistons has ended abruptly. Here are five potential replacements.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 12, 2024
Report: James Borrego ‘Leader In The Clubhouse’ For Cavaliers Coaching Job
According to NBA reporter Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, James Borrego is the “leader in the clubhouse” for the Cleveland Cavaliers coaching job. Borrego met with the Cavaliers on Tuesday (6/11).
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2024
Lakers' Anthony Davis ‘probably prefers’ other candidate over JJ Redick as next HC
The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a strong approach to their head-coaching vacancy. After parting ways with Darvin Ham following two seasons at the helm, there's been no shortage of rumors but also no movement from the Lakers thus far.
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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