It’s worth noting that Borrego also took over Williamson’s player development program this season. By all accounts, Williamson has responded well to Borrego and respects him, sources said. HoopsHype | Nov. 16, 2025

Pelicans guard Jordan Poole was upset with his role after Green removed him from the starting lineup against the Denver Nuggets on October 29th, league sources told HoopsHype. Green’s messaging had also become stale with Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III after playing for Green his entire Pelicans tenure as coach, league sources added. In addition, some players and members of the organization felt Green didn’t hold Zion Williamson accountable enough during his coaching tenure, sources said. HoopsHype | Nov. 16, 2025

Pelicans Film Room: Draymond got into it with a Pels fan x.com | Nov. 16, 2025

Pelicans Film Room: “We’ve got to be more poised in those moments. There is a balance between playing fast, frenetic, and poised… We’ve got to be opportunistic… They were shooting it well enough they didn’t need the help with the turnovers” — James Borrego on the transition offense x.com | Nov. 16, 2025

Pelicans Film Room: “There is a lot of decision making out there for the young fella… When youre talking to him he absorbs information. Guys I have coached that dont always receive that well in the heat of battle. He does that and can execute” — James Borrego on Jeremiah Fears x.com | Nov. 16, 2025

Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham, I’m told, is a name to watch in the Pelicans’ search. My former ESPN teammate Ian Begley reported this week that former UConn coach and Nets interim coach Kevin Ollie — long admired by Dumars’ top aide Troy Weaver — is another potential candidate. marcstein.substack.com | Nov. 16, 2025

Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego will serve as interim head coach. New York Times | Nov. 15, 2025

“After careful evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to make a change at head coach,” Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said in a statement. “I have the utmost respect for Willie Green, and I’m sincerely appreciative of his contributions to the Pelicans organization and the New Orleans community. We wish him and his family all the best in the future.” ESPN | Nov. 15, 2025