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Pelicans Fire Willie Green After 2-10 Start, Name James Borrego Interim Coach

Ownership placed coaching decisions with top executive Joe Dumars, who executed the change.

Overview

  • New Orleans announced the dismissal Saturday morning, less than a day after a 118-104 loss to the Lakers extended the slide to four games.
  • Associate head coach James Borrego, formerly the Hornets' head coach, steps in on an interim basis with the Warriors visiting Sunday.
  • Dumars released a statement thanking Green for his contributions, and Gayle Benson affirmed the decision was his to make.
  • The start featured an NBA-record three 30-point losses in the first six games following an 0-6 opening stretch.
  • Green departs with a 150-190 record and two playoff trips, as this season’s plans were further hindered by limited availability for Zion Williamson and a continued absence for Dejounte Murray.