Joe Dumars: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

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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.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 23

Pelicans rumors: The All-Defensive star pinpointed as valuable trade target

With the season over for the New Orleans Pelicans, rumors are the club could make some trades this offseason with Joe Dumars running the show now. Buzz is growing that All-Defensive star, Herb Jones, could be a valuable target in the trade market.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Pelicans rumors: Mike D’Antoni part of Joe Dumars’ purge

The New Orleans Pelicans are continuing their organizational overhaul following the hiring of Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as their new head of basketball operations.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 26

New Phoenix Suns Head Coach Could Reportedly Come From Western Conference

With Joe Dumars now in charge of the New Orleans Pelicans' basketball operations, Willie Green is likely in the clear for next season. His coaching staff may look different, however.

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 / The Bird Writes / April 24

Pelicans Front Office Reshaped Rapidly Under Joe Dumars

In less than a week, the New Orleans Pelicans have undergone a sweeping transformation of their basketball operations hierarchy. Since the team’s season ended on April 13, the pace of change has been relentless, signaling a new direction, while raising new questions about what kind of organization the Pelicans are trying to become.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 24

Pelicans Rumors: Zion Williamson, Joe Dumars, Front-Office Shakeup

As Joe Dumars settles into his role as the New Orleans Pelicans’ new head of basketball operations, one decision looms larger than the rest: the future of former No.

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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.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 23

New Orleans Pelicans Add Another Former Detroit Pistons Exec

The New Orleans Pelicans are revamping their front office this offseason and started by adding Joe Dumars to oversee the entire operation. The Detroit Pistons' connection grows stronger, as it’s been reported that the Pelicans are hiring Troy Weaver for a role.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 23

Pelicans Hiring Troy Weaver To Executive Role In Revamped Front Office

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired a former Detroit Pistons general manager as senior vice president to work under another ex-Pistons GM. Confusing? Kind of.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 23

Report: Pelicans hiring former Pistons GM Troy Weaver

The Pelicans are strengthening their connection to the Pistons and hiring former Detroit general manager Troy Weaver to the same post in New Orleans, ESPN reported Wednesday.

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 / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 22

Former NBA Executive Breaks Silence on Leaving Organization for Pelicans

A new era of New Orleans Pelicans basketball begins with the hiring of Joe Dumars as the executive vice president of basketball operations. Dumars replaces former executive David Griffin, who New Orleans fired after the team went 21-61, the second-worst season in franchise history.

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 / 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).