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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 16
Former Pelicans Coach Willie Green Heads Mavs’ Staff Under Dusty May
Willie Green, Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor and Sam Hershberger will serve as assistant coaches under Mavericks first-year head coach Dusty May this season, the team announced in a press release.
Dusty May eyeing two ex-NBA head coaches for his staff with Mavs
Dusty May is looking to bring in some experience as he makes the leap to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks and their new head coach May are eyeing former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green and former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin to serve as assistant coaches, according to a report this weekend by veteran NBA writer Marc Stein.
Ex-Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green Rumored to Be Candidate for New NBA Opening
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, but many teams are in their offseason mode and look to make moves to ensure they can contend in the future. The New Orleans Pelicans' coaching search is ramping up, with reports that the team is narrowing its search to a handful of candidates.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 20
Former Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green Reflects on Tenure in New Orleans
On November 15, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green after a disastrous 2–10 start to the season. The move marked the end of a five-season tenure defined by high character, early promise, but ultimately, a frustrating inability to overcome organizational hurdles and health issues.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 7
Latest Pelicans Trade Update May Frustrate Fans
The New Orleans Pelicans dropped yet another game, falling 119-101 to the Brooklyn Nets after a woeful performance. New Orleans has now lost 15 of their last 16 games and seems destined to finish with one of the worst records in the league.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 18
Report: Some Pelicans felt Willie Green didn’t hold Zion Williamson accountable
The Pelicans didn’t just make a coaching change. They apparently made a culture change. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, several Pelicans players and staffers felt former coach Willie Green didn’t hold Zion Williamson accountable during his tenure.
New Orleans Pelicans 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 / EssentiallySports / November 15
Trey Murphy Reveals Joe Dumars’ Private Team Meeting After Willie Green Firing
Looks like the NBA has quietly agreed on a new formula: if your team is floundering in the standings, it’s time to swap out a front-office face. Dallas, sitting at 3-8, waved goodbye to GM Nico Harrison, not exactly a tearful farewell, more like a ceremonial shrug for the fans.
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 / 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 / Field Level Media / November 15
Pelicans fire coach Willie Green following 2-10 start
The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Willie Green on Saturday following a 2-10 start to his fifth season on the job. Associate head coach James Borrego, who coached the Charlotte Hornets from 2018-22, was named interim coach.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 11
Upcoming Pelicans Schedule Could Bring the End of the Willie Green Era
There have been plenty of desultory losses for the New Orleans Pelicans through the first three weeks of the season. Once again dealing with a frustrating number of injuries, the Pelicans have been non-competitive in far too many games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 7
Five NBA coaches already on the hot seat
The NBA season is only three weeks old, but multiple teams are already in trouble.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 3
Pelicans’ Willie Green on talks with front office: ‘We’re all frustrated, want to be better’
Pelicans coach Willie Green says he talks with head of basketball operations Joe Dumars every day, and that the entire front office knows where they stand as the losses pile up.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 3
Latest on coach Willie Green, Pelicans
Sunday’s 31-point loss at Oklahoma City added more fuel to an already burning discussion around Pelicans coach Willie Green. At 0-6, New Orleans is one of just two winless teams left (along with the Nets).
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 2
Willie Green pressure mounts as Pelicans slide continues
New Orleans is in freefall. Sunday’s 137-106 loss to the Thunder dropped the Pelicans to 0-6. Only Brooklyn joins them in the “still searching” club. The part that’s really getting people talking?
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 Wire / October 30
Report: Pelicans holding ‘serious’ talks about coach Willie Green’s future
The Pelicans are 0-4, and the noise around head coach Willie Green is getting louder. According to Brett Siegel and Chris Dodson of ClutchPoints, New Orleans has held “serious” internal discussions about Green’s job status.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Pelicans HC Willie Green reportedly on hot seat
The Pelicans are having “serious” internal discussions about head coach Willie Green.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 21
Willie Green's Latest Injury Update On Derik Queen Should Excite Pelicans Fans
The NBA season is finally here, as the regular season begins on Tuesday with a double-header on NBC with the Rockets-Thunder in the first leg and Warriors-Lakers to round out the night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 8, 2025
How Can Willie Green Avoid The Hot Seat Heading Into The 2025-26 Season?
The New Orleans Pelicans head into the 2025-26 season with the 12th-highest payroll in the NBA, which is higher than teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2025
Five NBA coaches starting 2025-26 season on hot seat
Here are five NBA coaches who will start the season on the hot seat.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 14, 2025
Willie Green: No Discussions Yet On Future With Pelicans
Head coach Willie Green talked about his uncertain future after the Pelicans closed out the season by losing to Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon, writes Brett Martel of The Associated Press.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23, 2024
Five NBA coaches on the hottest seats to start 2024-25
With star players in control and fans eager to see their teams make the playoffs, owners often pin the blame on the head coach for a disappointing season in the NBA. Here are the five coaches most feeling the heat as a new season kicks off.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4, 2024
Pelicans coach rips Magic player for diving into Zion Williamson's legs
Even a day later, Willie Green is still stewing about a questionable play against Zion Williamson.
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