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No adjective would come closer to describing the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2024-25 season than the word “nightmare”. Or perhaps “abhorrent” would be much more suitable. Whatever the case may be, it’s clear that the Pelicans did not expect to win just 21 games last season, especially not after they acquired Dejounte Murray to supplement their […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have begun their offseason with a significant leadership change, announcing the dismissal of executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin on Monday. The team promptly named Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as his replacement, signaling a new direction within the organization. However, a new report suggests that internal disagreements extended […]

With the New Orleans Pelicans recently firing David Griffin, there is doubt surrounding the organization on what could be the next steps. Another domino that many are looking to fall is Willie Green and if he’ll be fired soon as well. If that’s the case, there is already a team that could be looking to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have made the decision to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced on Monday morning. “After considerable thought and evaluation, I have decided to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice president of basketball operations,” Pelicans Governor Gayle Benson said […]

Things have not gone according to plan this year for the New Orleans Pelicans, who will finish well below the playoff line in the Western Conference standings. New Orleans has been dealt several devastating injury blows this year, including a ruptured Achilles for trade acquisition Dejounte Murray. Recently, NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not had the best luck throughout the 2024-25 season, unable to catch a break with injuries and not producing the best results. One bright spot for the team, however, has been the level of play it has gotten from rookie center Yves Missi. It has not been an easy start […]

The New Orleans Pelicans narrowly failed to get the job done against the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Sunday night, falling 107-104. Despite not coming out on top, head coach Willie Green was pleased with the effort put in by guard Jose Alvarado. “He’s a warrior, steps up in big moments,” Green said. “We needed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t had much to celebrate during the 2024-25 season. At 16-43, the Pels have the 4th-worst record in the NBA, but on Thursday night, if only for a brief moment, fans in the Big Easy had a chance to bask in the annual promise of ‘what could be.’ Led by Zion […]

The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a 114-96 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. They were trailing for the majority of the game, but a fourth-quarter comeback allowed them to come out on top. Head coach Willie Green explained what made the comeback possible and gave some credit to center Karlo Matkovic. “We […]

The New Orleans Pelicans returned to action following the All-Star Break with a 111-103 road loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Despite failing to come out on top, Williamson put together an impressive performance, earning the respect of head coach Willie Green. Williamson led the Pelicans in scoring with 29 points, adding seven […]

The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a 140-133 overtime win over the Sacramento Kings at home on Thursday night, putting an end to their 10-game losing streak before the All-Star break. The Pelicans were once again without star power forward Zion Williamson, making things more challenging for head coach Willie Green and the rest of […]

After falling just short against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, losing 137-136 at home, the New Orleans Pelicans host the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics on Friday night. The Pelicans gave the Celtics a run for their money when the teams met in Boston on Jan. 12. The Celtics escaped with a narrow 120-119 victory. […]

Willie Green and the New Orleans Pelicans have no excuses for some recent losses. Collectively, fans can be forgiven for tuning out given the circumstances. The team cannot though and individual player development is the best place to look for silver linings amid an otherwise lost season. Rookie big man Yves Missi’s defense and breakout […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ winning streak came to an end on Saturday night as they were blown out 123-92 by the Charlotte Hornets on the road. Pelicans head coach Willie Green did not look for things to blame after the loss. He decided to take it on the chin instead. “We didn’t bring it tonight, […]

Willie Green’s net worth in 2025 is $5 million. Green is the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. As an assistant coach, Green won a pair of NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. He is also a former basketball player who had stopovers with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Hornets, […]

After 11 losses in a row, the New Orleans Pelicans got back into the win column against the Washington Wizards on Friday night,  picking up a 132-120 victory to improve to 6-29 on the season. Pelicans head coach Willie Green was pleased with the effort put in by shooting guard CJ McCollum in the win […]

Following the New Orleans attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day, New Orleans Pelicans figures such as head coach Willie Green, shooting guard Trey Murphy III and point guard Jose Alvarado have spoken out on the matter. Power forward Zion Williamson previously spoke out as well. “It’s an eerie feeling, to have something […]

Just over a day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans, the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans confirmed the loss of a video production employee among those killed in the event. Matthew Tenedorio, a member of the ASM New Orleans video production team who made content for both teams, was one of the […]

Despite recent struggles, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green remains committed to looking on the bright side. Following the Pelicans’ 116-113 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, Green discussed things the team did well and can build on despite their losing streak reaching 10 games. “I’ll take the improvements that we […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are being left with few options as the season drags on. However, the definition of insanity is so well known that it’s cliche, but it applies to Willie Green’s draft lottery-bound Pelicans in late-game situations. New Orleans had the Sacramento Kings on the ropes but failed to pull out a win […]

The injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans have more than a few big questions to answer before the NBA Trade Deadline. Determining what to do with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson is a quagmire for the Pelicans front office. Dealing with both All-Stars after each made changes in representations will be a full-time job. Thankfully, rookie Yves […]

Saying the New Orleans Pelicans (4-18) are suffering through one of the most injury-ravaged, drama-filled seasons in professional sports might be an understatement. It’s gotten that bad in the Big Easy amid Zion Williamson’s agency change, Herb Jones’ recent shoulder injury, and Dejounte Murray’s broken hand on Opening Night. The list of injury reports, timeline […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing disaster to close out the 2024 calendar year’s schedule. Zion Williamson and Willie Green are starting to feel the heat from the Smoothie King Center’s booing fans and a couple of players might have added field to that fire. Veterans CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray delivered apologetic must-win, cannot-lose […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got embarrassed in Dejounte Murray’s return versus the Toronto Raptors, leading to a cascade of boos from the Smoothie King Center fans. The most loyal among the Big Easy basketball community have been needing something to celebrate ever since Jrue Holiday hovered over a floored Portland Trail Blazers player in the […]

Saying the season has not gone to plan for the New Orleans Pelicans would be an understatement. EVP David Griffin and coach Willie Green’s game plan for this year had a deep roster prepared for the usual setbacks that strike throughout an 82-game schedule. Zion Williamson (12), Dejounte Murray (17), CJ McCollum (13), Herb Jones […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a hometown hero providing some silver linings to an otherwise bleak season. Thankfully, Willie Green’s rotations are getting two big boosts before Thanksgiving Day. Elfrid Payton will understand the wait to get a handful of minutes now that CJ McCollum (abductor) and Dejounte Murray (hand) are returning from injury. Zion […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been bombarded with bad news all season but Willie Green has kept injecting fight into the shorthanded rotations. Amid fan rumblings about losing streaks and ridiculously long injury reports, tenured veterans Brandon Ingram (Excel) and Zion Williamson (CAA) wanted blank slates that went beyond the Big Easy’s borders. However, it […]

It may come as a shock to short-attention-span fans but the biggest disappointment for the New Orleans Pelicans this season is not Zion Williamson. For those looking at the long-term health of the franchise, a lack of developmental plans for Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic, Jordan Hawkins, and Antonio Reeves is far more worrisome. Willie Green […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson are in good spirits going into the holiday season. Although the former All-Star is out for another few weeks, the locker room is giving Willie Green a maximum effort. The other Pelicans All-Star, Brandon Ingram, has been leading the charge despite some lower leg injuries that were noticeably […]

The patchwork New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson have been guided through tough times by Willie Green’s spirit practically every season since the Detroit Mercy alum took a job no one else seemed to want. When others turned down a challenge, Green jumped at an opportunity to coach Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III, and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson have every reason to feel cursed amid another injury-ravaged season. Willie Green’s best-laid plans have gone awry with over half the roster watching from the sidelines on most nights. Williamson, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones have been unavailable for long stretches […]

The New Orleans Pelicans need bright spots and good news wherever they can be found. There are few silver linings to be celebrated going into the holiday season considering the injuries to Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Brandon Ingram. Willie Green’s squad is mostly sitting on the sidelines, waiting to be cleared for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are hurting without Zion Williamson and need a spark to shake off the bad vibes of a seven-games-and-counting losing streak. Well, Willie Green’s squad did not squeeze out a victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder but Trey Jemison provided some silver linings amid dark times in the locker room.  However, catching […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are not making excuses while navigating a challenging season marked by a seven-game losing streak and mounting pressure from all directions. Amidst this turmoil, one player has remained a beacon of hope and resilience: Brandon Ingram. Despite the team’s struggles, Ingram has consistently delivered solid performances, including posting 18 points, six […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to shake negative narratives amid an injury-riddled season going south in a hurry. Willie Green is again working with a skeleton crew of reserves and G-League callups around one available All-Star. This year, it’s Brandon Ingram shouldering the burdens of treading water until Zion Williamson (hamstring), CJ McCollum (abductor), […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are feeling the heat. Willie Green is again trying to survive a season with seemingly half the squad ruled out through injury. The walking wounded include Zion Williamson (hamstring), Dejounte Murray (hand), Herb Jones (shoulder), Jordan Hawkins (back), CJ McCollum (abductor), and Trey Murphy III (hamstring). Everyone on that list gets […]

New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras parades and a love for sports. Well, those watching closely have seen Gayle Benson, owner of the Pope-blessed New Orleans Saints and injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans, take a more hands-on approach to managing her teams. This assertive shift marks a significant change in Benson’s trusting, hands-off leadership style, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have fallen to 3-8 after losing to the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets, 107-105, thanks partly to Ben Simmons channeling Jason Kidd by dishing 12 dimes in 22 minutes off the bench. Losers of five straight, the Pelicans have some soul-searching to do as they went scoreless in the clutch once again, logging […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are suffering through another injury-riddled regular season under fourth-year head coach Willie Green. Trey Murphy III (hamstring) has yet to play and Dejounte Murray (hand) has not been with the team since opening night. Herb Jones (shoulder), Jordan Hawkins (back), CJ McCollum (abductor), and Zion Williamson (thigh) have also missed multiple […]