NEW ORLEANS The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for a transformative offseason. After a season defined by transition and evaluation, internal signals suggest the franchise is ready to move past the interim era and install a new permanent leader on the sidelines.
Despite taking over the reins following the dismissal of Willie Green, interim head coach James Borrego is unlikely to have his interim tag removed, according to sources familiar with the situation. While Borrego was granted a “live audition” to implement his signature up-tempo, offensive-minded system, the Pelicans appear headed toward a fresh start with a new face at the helm for the 2026-27 campaign.
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