The New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green, the team announced Saturday, after a 2-10 start to the season that has featured three losses by 30 points or more.
Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego will serve as interim head coach, and executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said Saturday he expects Borrego to remain in the role for the rest of the season.
The #Pelicans have relieved Willie Green of his duties as head coach, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars. Associate Head Coach James Borrego has been named interim head coach. “After careful evaluation, we have made the… pic.twitter.com/cpnAR70V3o — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 15, 2025
Green, 44, was in his fifth season as head coach in New Orleans, a stint that included two trips to the playoffs and the franchise’s first season with 49 or more wins since 2008-09.
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