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Pelicans Weigh Willie Green’s Future After 0–4 Start

A decision could follow the road trip.

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Oct 27, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) talks with head coach Willie Green during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
Oct 27, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
Oct 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small (10) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New Orleans is holding serious internal discussions about moving on from head coach Willie Green, according to multiple reports.
  • The Pelicans fell to 0-4 with a 122-88 loss in Denver and now own the league’s worst point differential.
  • Green benched Jordan Poole and started rookie Jeremiah Fears and newly signed DeAndre Jordan against the Nuggets; Jordan finished with two points in 12 minutes.
  • Several players have appeared disinterested and frustrated with Green’s rotations, with visible displeasure during Denver’s 39-11 third quarter, per reports.
  • Associate head coach James Borrego is viewed as the likely interim if Green is dismissed, as the Joe Dumars-led front office evaluates options constrained by 2026 draft assets moved in the offseason.