Green will remain coach, per a league source. However, the Pelicans' new lead executive will make the final decision on Green's future.

New Orleans also made a blockbuster trade for point guard Dejounte Murray in July 2024, acquiring him from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller and two future first-round draft picks.

The New Orleans Pelicans made a major move this week, firing Executive Vice President David Griffin. According to ESPN, the team chose to “move in a new direction after continued playoff shortcomings.