The New Orleans Pelicans will not retain scout Chico Averbuck, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The team has remade its front office this offseason, hiring Joe Dumars as President of Basketball Operations and Troy Weaver as general manager. The Pelicans have also let go Todd Quinter and Gar Forman, in addition to firing David Griffin. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Will Not Retain Chico Averbuck As Scout
Pelicans Won’t Retain Todd Quinter, Gar Forman In Front Office
The New Orleans Pelicans will not retain Todd Quinter and Gar Forman in their front office following the dismissal of David Griffin and hiring of Joe Dumars. Quinter had worked with Griffin dating back to their time with the Phoenix Suns. Forman was a special adviser and college scout for the Pelicans since 2020 after his time with the Chicago Bulls came to an end. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Won’t Retain Todd Quinter, Gar Forman In Front Office
Pelicans Hire Troy Weaver As General Manager
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