"The New Orleans Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the season, sources told ESPN. Green was doomed by a miserable 0-6 start and injuries to his best players. Zion Williamson has played just five games due to a hamstring injury, an ailment he has suffered in four straight seasons. The Pelicans were the first team in NBA history to lose three of their first six games by at least 30 points."
"New Orleans is on a four-game losing streak, including a 118-104 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Assistant James Borrego will become the interim coach for the Pelicans, sources said. Borrego, the former Charlotte Hornets coach, was a finalist for the Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers head coaching jobs in 2024. The New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets also offered Borrego lead assistant jobs during the offseason, but he stayed in New Orleans."
Willie Green was fired by the New Orleans Pelicans after a 2-10 start and an 0-6 opening stretch worsened by injuries to key players. Zion Williamson has played only five games this season because of a recurring hamstring injury. The Pelicans became the first NBA team to lose three of their first six games by at least 30 points and allowed at least 120 points in five consecutive games to open a season. New Orleans dropped four straight games, including a 118-104 loss to the Lakers. Assistant coach James Borrego will serve as interim coach. Green finishes with a 150-190 record and two postseason appearances.
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