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Pelicans Fire Head Coach Willie Green

Willie Green was dismissed after a 2-10 start marked by a four-game losing streak and defensive struggles; James Borrego steps in as interim coach.

  • The New Orleans Pelicans fired their head coach Willie Green after the team's poor performance this season.
  • During a stretch between November 2023 and March 2024, the Pelicans were considered sleeper contenders with the third-best net rating in the NBA.
  • Injuries to key players like Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson later in the season contributed to the Pelicans' downfall, and Green could not maximize the weakened squad.
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Pelicans fire coach 12 games into 5th season

NEW ORLEANS — The Pelicans fired coach Willie Green on the heels of a 2-10 start to his fifth season in charge.

·Billings, United States
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"Hire Mike Malone and Let Him Turn Derik Queen Into Next Jokic’: Fans Erupt as Pelicans Pull the Trigger on Willie Green Amid Freefall Season

The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Willie Green just 12 games into the 2025-26 season.

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Pelicans EVP of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars discusses why he fired Willie Green

The Pelicans have fired head coach Willie Green after four seasons.

·New Orleans, United States
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Pelicans oust Willie Green after slow start in season’s first NBA coaching shakeup

The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start amid injuries to key players, including Zion Williamson. Assistant James Borrego was named interim coach.

·New York, United States
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Pelicans fire head coach Willie Green

Pelicans fire head coach Willie Green Pelicans fire head coach Willie Green

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Albuquerque native lands NBA head coaching job in New Orleans

James Borrego has been named the interim head coach of the Pelicans. He will make his debut on Sunday against Golden State.

·Albuquerque, United States
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
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