US EditionDid Pelicans Fire Coach Willie Green? New Orleans’ Locker Room Trouble Surrounding Lineup Decisions Explored
The Pelicans have the worst point differential in the NBA, losing by an average of 19 points, raising concerns over coach Willie Green's future amid player dissatisfaction.
- On Thursday, Brett Siegel, NBA reporter , reported `The New Orleans Pelicans, who have started the 2025-26 season with a 0-4 record, are holding serious internal discussions about moving on from head coach Willie Green`.
- Averaging a 19-point loss each night, New Orleans has the worst point differential while role players Trey Murphy III, Jordan Poole and Herbert Jones struggle; Zion Williamson and rookie Jeremiah Fears remain bright spots.
- NBA reporter Brett Siegel wrote players are 'frustrated' and 'disinterested' in Willie Green's rotations, and 'Joe Dumars, the team's new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, and new members of the Pelicans' front office have been questioning the head coach's future.'
- Green's job is on the line as he could be the first coach fired this season, and if removed, James Borrego would likely finish as interim, sources said.
- Coaching candidates being discussed include Mike Malone, Mike Budenholzer, Taylor Jenkins, Jeff Van Gundy, Frank Vogel, and Tom Thibodeau, but the traded 2026 pick and loaded Western Conference complicate prospects.
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Willie Green Fired By The New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly holding significant internal discussions about potentially parting ways with head coach Willie Green following a dismal 0-4 start to the 2025-26 NBA season. This comes amid growing concerns from the new front office and visible frustration from players. Key Takeaways The Pelicans are 0-4 to start the season, with significant blowout losses. New front office leadership, including Executive Vice President J…
1 NBA team is already considering firing their head coach
Oct 26, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns assistant coach Willie Green against the Los Angeles Clippers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports NBA hot seat rumors are already getting started in big October. The New Orleans Pelicans are holding serious internal discussions about firing head coach Willie Green, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Thursday. With the team off to an 0-4 start to the …
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