Overview
- The Pelicans dismissed Willie Green after a 2-10 start that featured injuries to key players, including a Grade 1 hamstring strain for Zion Williamson.
- Associate head coach James Borrego took over on an interim basis; his debut brought a loss to the Warriors as rookie Derik Queen made his first start and New Orleans’ turnover issues persisted.
- Marc Stein reported Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as a name to watch in the search, while Ian Begley’s reporting highlighted Kevin Ollie, a long-admired figure for senior executive Troy Weaver.
- Jake Fischer reported that Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley is a coach of interest to New Orleans but is not currently available.
- League reporting also spotlighted internal friction and roster questions, including Jordan Poole’s frustration over a benching, concerns about accountability for Williamson, and scrutiny of the Poole trade and the unprotected 2026 first-rounder dealt for Derik Queen.