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Gayle Benson overruled David Griffin earlier this season when he asked for the New Orleans Pelicans to fire Willie Green as head coach to elevate James Borrego from the job, sources tell The Stein Line. Green has support from ownership of the Pelicans and he could remain as head coach now that Griffin has been fired and replaced by Joe Dumars. Green was hired by the Pelicans to … [Read more...] about Gayle Benson Overruled David Griffin’s Request To Fire Willie Green, Elevate James Borrego

Joe Dumars is expected to have some "very candid conversations" with Zion Williamson this offseason as he assumes control of the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 28.6 minutes across just 30 games with the Pelicans in 24-25. "They're going to have to have a sitdown eventually," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. Williamson … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson, Joe Dumars To Have ‘Very Candid Conversations’

The New Orleans Pelicans will hire Joe Dumars to become their new president of basketball operations. Dumars will replace David Griffin, who was in the job since 2019. Dumars previously ran the Detroit Pistons from 2000 until 2014. Dumars served as the chief strategy office of the Sacramento Kings from 2019-22 and has been the NBA league office's executive vice president of … [Read more...] about Pelicans To Hire Joe Dumars As President Of Basketball Operations

The New Orleans Pelicans have fired David Griffin as executive vice president of basketball operations. Griffin was hired by the Pelicans in 2019 to replace Dell Demps shortly before they won the lottery to select Zion Williamson. Griffin's first major piece of business with the Pelicans was their trade of Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers. By acquiring Lonzo Ball, … [Read more...] about David Griffin Fired By Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to hire Joe Dumars as their lead basketball executive to replace David Griffin. Dumars is currently head of basketball operations in the NBA's league office. Dumars and the Pelicans are expected to engage in serious conversations to finalize a deal by the end of the week. Dumars is a native of Louisiana. Dumars was the Detroit Pistons' lead … [Read more...] about Pelicans Expected To Hire Joe Dumars As Lead Basketball Executive