James Borrego explains why more size, physicality will right NOLA’s ship
Armed with one of the league’s most potent engines, James Borrego’s busted-up New Orleans Pelicans are undergoing a…
James Borrego’s plans will be ‘as simple as possible’ to close out season
With the playoffs out of reach and the season’s final chapters being written, Zion Williamson’s roughed-up New Orleans…
Why James Borrego believes NBA’s old school rules should return
In today’s NBA, offenses have reached unprecedented levels of sophistication. Teams average more points than ever before, utilizing…
James Borrego pinpoints ‘biggest thing’ young players need to process
The modern NBA is a sport transformed, a high-speed chess match played out in relentless 48-minute bursts. For…
James Borrego using Bill Belichick mantra to fire up Zion Williamson
By any objective measure, James Borrego’s proud New Orleans Pelicans entered the NBA trade deadline in a position…
James Borrego grades Zion Williamson’s current buy-in factor
Availability has long been the variable that clouds Zion Williamson’s ceiling. Thankfully, the two-time All-Star has been clocking…
Why Zion Williamson’s supporting cast won’t change before trade deadline
The New Orleans Pelicans do not plan on reinventing anything ahead of Friday night’s rematch against the short-handed…
How Derik Queen has earned more ‘trust’ as NOLA’s focal point
Trust is not freely given to rookies in the NBA, especially those asked to touch the ball as…
Open Thread: James Borrego compares Herb Jones to Tim Duncan
On Sunday night, the Spurs hosted the New Orleans Pelicans. Before the game, interim head coach James Borrego…
Why James Borrego must push Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic into starting five
A dispiriting loss to a shorthanded Detroit Pistons squad has forced a stark reckoning for the New Orleans…
James Borrego plans to fix awful defense by stopping ‘sloppy’ offense
Defensive transformations do not happen overnight in sports, nor should a team’s success hinge on just one player.…
How Joe Dumars is testing Yves Missi’s trade value
It’s well past the halfway point of the season, yet the last-placed New Orleans Pelicans are playing hardball…