The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Troy Weaver as general manager where he will report to Joe Dumars. The Pelicans fired David Griffin this offseason and hired Dumars as executive vice president of basketball operations. Weaver spent last season as a consultant with the Washington Wizards after serving as general manager of the Detroit Pistons for four years. Weaver had … [Read more...] about Pelicans Hire Troy Weaver As General Manager
Joe Dumars Noncommittal On Zion Williamson’s Future With Pelicans
With Joe Dumars taking over the front office of the New Orleans Pelicans, there are immediate questions surrounding the future of former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson. During his formal introduction on Tuesday, Dumars acknowledged having previous interactions with Williamson in his former capacity as NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations, where he … [Read more...] about Joe Dumars Noncommittal On Zion Williamson’s Future With Pelicans
Gayle Benson Overruled David Griffin’s Request To Fire Willie Green, Elevate James Borrego
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
Zion Williamson, Joe Dumars To Have ‘Very Candid Conversations’
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’
Pelicans To Hire Joe Dumars As President Of Basketball Operations
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