Hoops Rumors

Head coach Willie Green talked about his uncertain future after the Pelicans closed out the season by losing to Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon, writes Brett Martel of The Associated Press. The loss ended a disappointing year for Green’s injury-ravaged team, which began the campaign with playoff aspirations, but would up with the second-worst record in the West and the fourth … [Read more...] about Willie Green: No Discussions Yet On Future With Pelicans

There has been buzz around the NBA this weekend about the future in New Orleans, where the futures of Pelicans head of basketball operations David Griffin and head coach Willie Green appear tenuous, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). League sources tell The Stein Line that some people around the league are “undeniably bracing” for … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Griffin, Green, Suns, Beal, More

What are the implications for the Pelicans’ hugely disappointing season? Only owner Gayle Benson knows that answer, Rod Walker of NOLA.com writes. The futures of top exec David Griffin and head coach Willie Green hang in the balance after the Pelicans’ second-worst season in franchise history. Griffin has held his job for six seasons, while Green is wrapping up his fourth. The … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Benson, Griffin, Green, Williamson, Offseason Approach

The Pelicans have brought back center Kylor Kelley for the final day of the 2024/25 season, signing him to a new contract via the hardship exception, the team announced in a press release. Kelley signed a 10-day hardship contract with the Pelicans on April 3. Over the course of that deal, which expired on Saturday night, he appeared in two games, averaging 3.5 points and 6.5 … [Read more...] about Pelicans Re-Sign Kylor Kelley