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
David Griffin Fired By Pelicans
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