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.