Pelicans fire coach Willie Green 12 games into his fifth season, name James Borrego interim coach | National Sports

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

Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars, who announced the coaching change, named top assistant James Borrego, a former Charlotte Hornets head coach, as interim coach. The Pelicans next play at home on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors.

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