The Pelicans fired Willie Green on Saturday on the heels of a 2-10 start and named assistant James Borrego as interim coach.

Derik Queen could be in store for a larger role with the Pelicans after the organization made a change at the head coaching position on Saturday.

Green, 44, was in his fifth season as head coach in New Orleans, but the Pelicans have continued a downward spiral since last season.

This had been expected. While Green dealt with a lot of injuries on the roster, he also never maximized the talent on it.

The New Orleans Pelicans are firing head coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the 2025-26 season, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Green, initially hired after a strong stint as an assistant under Monty Williams with the Phoenix Suns in 2021,

Multiple candidates have reportedly emerged for the New Orleans Pelicans' head coaching job following the firing of Willie Green.

The New Orleans Pelicans named James Borrego as interim head coach after the firing of Willie Green on Saturday. Here are five things to know about Borrego, a 47-year old New Mexico native.

The Pelicans need a champion like Michael Malone, Frank Vogel, or Mike Budenholzer to replace Willie Green and save Zion Williamson's career.