Overview
- The team announced Green's firing on Saturday following a four-game skid and an 0-6 opening that sank New Orleans to the West cellar.
- Associate head coach James Borrego, formerly the Hornets' head coach, was elevated to interim after New Orleans had retained him in anticipation of a possible change.
- Owner Gayle Benson reaffirmed that she is not selling the Pelicans or Saints and stated that Dumars is responsible for personnel decisions.
- Key injuries have battered the roster, with Zion Williamson limited to five games by a hamstring issue, Jordan Poole missing time with a quad strain, and Dejounte Murray still rehabbing an Achilles tear.
- ESPN Research noted New Orleans became the first NBA team to drop three of its first six games by 30-plus points and ranks bottom five in both offensive and defensive rating; Green departs with a 150-190 record and two playoff trips.