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
Pelicans Expected To Hire Joe Dumars As Lead Basketball Executive
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
Willie Green Could Become Candidate For Suns’ Job
The future of Willie Green as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans is uncertain as they head into the offseason. If Green and the Pelicans part ways, he could become a candidate to become the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Green was an assistant with the Suns under Monty Williams before he was hired as head coach of the Pelicans. Green has relationships with Devin … [Read more...] about Willie Green Could Become Candidate For Suns’ Job
Kylor Kelley, Pelicans Sign 10 Day Contract
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Kylor Kelley to a second 10 Day contract. This deal will earn Kelley one day of salary and was allowed because the Pelicans are currently in a roster hardship. The contract will expire upon completion of Sunday's regular season finale. Kelley appeared in two games with the Pelicans on his first 10 Day contract. He previously played for the Dallas … [Read more...] about Kylor Kelley, Pelicans Sign 10 Day Contract
David Griffin, Willie Green Face Uncertain Future With Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are wrapping up one of the worst seasons in franchise history. That has some believing that front office leader David Griffin and head coach Willie Green could be wrapping up their tenures with the team. Griffin took over the Pelicans front office in April of 2019. Under his leadership, New Orleans has made two playoff appearances and has had two … [Read more...] about David Griffin, Willie Green Face Uncertain Future With Pelicans