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Pelicans Open 0-4 as Front Office Weighs Firing Coach Willie Green

Leadership began evaluating the job after a 122-88 loss in Denver following a week of destabilizing lineup changes.

Overview

  • Multiple league sources report serious internal discussions about Green’s future, with a decision possible after the current road trip.
  • Assistant James Borrego is viewed as the likely interim choice if a change is made, according to reports.
  • Willie Green benched Jordan Poole and elevated rookie Jeremiah Fears to the starting lineup, then started DeAndre Jordan over Yves Missi against Denver.
  • Players showed visible frustration during a third‑quarter collapse versus the Nuggets as Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth straight triple‑double.
  • New executive VP Joe Dumars is leading the review as offseason trades cost 2026 draft flexibility, limiting reset options.