New Orleans Sports Today
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by Hoops Hype
Mark Stein: League sources tell @JakeLFischer and me, as covered in the story below, that the Knicks have interest in hiring James Borrego as Mike Brown’s top assistant … but sources tell me New Orleans’ preference is that Borrego stays as Willie Green’s top assistant. … [Read more...] about
by Hoops Hype
Everything that has transpired since the Pelicans traded with the Pacers has left rival executives questioning if Joe Dumars is taking an active role in the Pelicans decision making process. As the Pelicans would go on to acquire Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, Micah Peavy, and Hunter Dickinson— a very clear through line to Troy Weaver would emerge. Every single player … [Read more...] about
by Hoops Hype
The league wide skepticism on the Pelicans started when Joe Dumars was named the head of basketball operations and only grew when Troy Weaver was brought into the fold. When the Pelicans traveled up to Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine a month prior, the league had already placed a target on their back. ”Man they were killing them up there,” one agent told me, referring to … [Read more...] about
by Hoops Hype
One Eastern executive with knowledge of how the conversation went from Atlanta’s perspective described a perplexing scene. When Senior Vice President Troy Weaver made the call to Atlanta’s Bryson Graham, Graham couldn’t believe what was actually being offered. Graham asked for clarification multiple times to confirm the unprotected pick was indeed part of the deal. It got to … [Read more...] about Hawks’ front office were in disbelief over Pelicans’ trade offer
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Sharmit Dua: Regarding James Borrego – the Pelicans don’t really have a desire to let him go. I am curious how this plays out and if ultimately draft compensation ends up being involved. … [Read more...] about