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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 8
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 1
Willie Green Gets Honest on Developing New NBA First-Round Picks
The New Orleans Pelicans have made some noise throughout the 2025 NBA offseason, and while it has not all been positive noise, they are trending in the right direction by making changes.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 30
Willie Green's Sincere Statement on Trey Murphy Amid Warriors Trade Reports
In the wake of a disastrous 2024-2025 season for the New Orleans Pelicans, many questions surround the roster's composition and whether it can compete in another year of a loaded Western Conference.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 22
Willie Green Gets Honest on Controversial Trade for Ex-Warriors Champion
At first pass, the New Orleans Pelicans' decision to add a second ball-centric guard to their top-10 lottery selection was puzzling. The Pelicans were expected to look at a point guard to help boost their offensive production, but before the selection was made, they agreed to send 12-year veteran C.J.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 7
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 / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 26
Draymond Green Reacts to Jordan Poole, Pelicans Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards made an unexpected trade on Tuesday. The Pelicans sent CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th overall pick in the 2025 draft.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / June 19
Can Willie Green Fix the Pelicans’ Biggest Problem?
The New Orleans Pelicans can’t execute in the clutch, and it has been holding them back for years. The NBA defines clutch time as “the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when the score is within five points.” New Orleans continues to fall in these moments, and there are several reasons why.
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.
The Struggling Pelicans Need a New Head Coach
Pelicans head coach Willie Green is under significant pressure as uncertainty surrounds his future in New Orleans. The Pelicans just parted ways with David Griffin and are replacing him with Louisiana native Joe Dumars.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / April 16
Pelicans Have A Leadership Problem
Following the New Orleans Pelicans’ season finale, head coach Willie Green answered reporters questions for nearly 20 minutes. “My message to the team and to our staff was just gratitude, just starting with that,” he’d begin.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 16
New Report On Frustration in Pelicans Locker Room
The New Orleans Pelicans' season may be over, but the team is still making headlines for the upcoming changes happening in their organization. This week, the Pelicans fired former executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin after New Orleans had the second-worst record in franchise history this season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 16
NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Willie Green, James Borrego, Suns, Nuggets, David Adelman
Former Pelicans executive David Griffin attempted to dismiss head coach Willie Green earlier this season but was overruled by ownership, which continued to back Green, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 16
Report: Pelicans Will Trade Zion Williamson, Keep Willie Green
According to Shamit Dua of In The N.O., the New Orleans Pelicans will trade Zion Williamson this summer. The Pelicans, who hired Joe Dumars as their new president of basketball operations, won’t fire head coach Willie Green.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 16
New Pelicans VP Of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars To Meet With Willie Green, GM
Hall of Famer Joe Dumars has been named executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, and he will now meet with coach Willie Green and general manager Bryson Graham to plot the team’s future, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 16
Pelicans Officially Hire Joe Dumars As Head Of Basketball Operations
The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced in a press release.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 14
Pelicans Coach Reportedly Linked as New Suns Head Coach
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green has remained in place amid the recent firings around the NBA over the course of the year. This season, four head coaches have been dismissed, including three happening within the last few weeks.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 14
Suns Could Bring Back Former Assistant After Firing Mike Budenholzer
Former Phoenix Suns assistant coach Willie Green could soon be looking for a new home if the New Orleans Pelicans opt to dismiss him following a 21-win season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 14
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.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / March 24
12-Year NBA Veteran Speaks on Detroit Pistons’ Identity
The New Orleans Pelicans were the last squad to pay a visit to the Detroit Pistons. Over the weekend, former NBA veteran and Pelicans head coach Willie Green caught up with reporters before the game and discussed the recent emergence of the Pistons.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26
Pelicans’ Willie Green gives no excuses for disaster loss to Hornets
The New Orleans Pelicans’ winning streak came to an end on Saturday night as they were blown out 123-92 by the Charlotte Hornets on the road. Pelicans head coach Willie Green did not look for things to blame after the loss.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1
Pelicans’ Willie Green finds silver linings as losing streak hits 10
Despite recent struggles, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green remains committed to looking on the bright side. Following the Pelicans’ 116-113 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, Green discussed things the team did well and can build on despite their losing streak reaching 10 games.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / December 22
What Willie Green Said After Pelicans' Loss to Knicks
The New Orleans Pelicans keep on losing. Make that 21 defeats in 23 games for the club after their recent loss to the New York Knicks. Just how bad were things?
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 23
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13, 2024
Willie Green’s clear growth with Pelicans should quiet calls for firing
The NBA’s regular season is a distant memory for some franchises. A lucky few are still fighting for an NBA Finals berth. Teams like the New Orleans Pelicans, postseason qualifiers who fell short of internal expectations, are still licking their wounds.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / April 17, 2024
New Orleans Pelicans Coach Reveals His 1 Problem in Play-In Heartbreaker vs. Los Angeles Lakers
After making a run to get a playoff spot in the regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans are now fighting to stay afloat, thanks to a Play-In Tournament 110-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17, 2024
Willie Green’s humble reaction to Pelicans’ surge
The New Orleans Pelicans have made regular-season progress every year that Willie Green has been in charge. The coaching staff has seen some turnover, but Green’s consistent message and steady resolve have been credited for leading the locker room through some very challenging situations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 10, 2022
Watch: Zion Williamson's last-second wind-mill dunk leads to postgame confrontation with Suns
New Orleans Pelicans' star Zion Williamson caused a little brouhaha with the Phoenix Suns on Friday night after unleashing an emphatic celebratory windmill dunk in the game's waning seconds.
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