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Trey Murphy says that in addition to James Borrego speaking initially with the players before today’s practice, talking about expectations and such, Joe Dumars also addressed the group, essentially saying the first 12 games were unacceptable.
November 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Trey Murphy says that in addition to James Borrego speaking initially with the players before today’s practice, talking about expectations and such, Joe Dumars also addressed the group, essentially saying the first 12 games were unacceptable.
Media walks into the gym to see James Borrego and Zion Williamson already engaged in discussion.
November 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Media walks into the gym to see James Borrego and Zion Williamson already engaged in discussion.
Fun fact: The Pelicans won both games when James Borrego was the acting head coach in place of several Willie Green absences since coming onto New Orleans’ staff.
11-14-2023: 131-110 win over Mavericks
3-30-2025: 98-95 win over Hornets
11-14-2023: 131-110 win over Mavericks
3-30-2025: 98-95 win over Hornets
November 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fun fact: The Pelicans won both games when James Borrego was the acting head coach in place of several Willie Green absences since coming onto New Orleans’ staff.
11-14-2023: 131-110 win over Mavericks
3-30-2025: 98-95 win over Hornets
11-14-2023: 131-110 win over Mavericks
3-30-2025: 98-95 win over Hornets
Joe Dumars is happy
with the trajectory of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen: “What i see is something new every night…I am pleased with where they are right now, but I also know they have a lot more growing to do.”
with the trajectory of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen: “What i see is something new every night…I am pleased with where they are right now, but I also know they have a lot more growing to do.”
November 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Joe Dumars is happy
with the trajectory of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen: “What i see is something new every night…I am pleased with where they are right now, but I also know they have a lot more growing to do.”
with the trajectory of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen: “What i see is something new every night…I am pleased with where they are right now, but I also know they have a lot more growing to do.”
Joe Dumars says there’s no mandate to start Derik Queen or do anything else in terms of the players.
Joe Borrego has full autonomy over all playing decisions.
Joe Borrego has full autonomy over all playing decisions.
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Joe Dumars says there’s no mandate to start Derik Queen or do anything else in terms of the players.
Joe Borrego has full autonomy over all playing decisions.
Joe Borrego has full autonomy over all playing decisions.
Joe Dumars asked James
Borrego to be the interim head coach for the rest of this season — so don’t expect another change at the helm between now and the off-season.
Borrego to be the interim head coach for the rest of this season — so don’t expect another change at the helm between now and the off-season.
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Joe Dumars asked James
Borrego to be the interim head coach for the rest of this season — so don’t expect another change at the helm between now and the off-season.
Borrego to be the interim head coach for the rest of this season — so don’t expect another change at the helm between now and the off-season.
Joe Dumars says Willie Green wasn’t fired due to the 2-10 record, but the fact that he didn’t see the Pelicans establish any kind of discernible identity.
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Joe Dumars says Willie Green wasn’t fired due to the 2-10 record, but the fact that he didn’t see the Pelicans establish any kind of discernible identity.
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James Borrego will serve as interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans after the firing of Willie Green
5 things to know about New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego
James Borrego will serve as interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans after the firing of Willie Green
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November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
James Borrego will serve as interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans after the firing of Willie Green
Willie Green has been relieved of his head coaching duties and James Borrego has been named interim head coach, per the New Orleans Pelicans.
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Willie Green has been relieved of his head coaching duties and James Borrego has been named interim head coach, per the New Orleans Pelicans.
Pelicans lose 118-104 to Lakers. Los Angeles built 22-point lead in 3rd quarter before relatively coasting to victory.
Trey Murphy: 35 PTS, 4 REB
Jeremiah Fears: 19 PTS, 8 STL (Record for NBA rookie is 10)
Herb Jones: 13 PTS, 7 REB
Saddiq Bey: 11 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Derik Queen: 9 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST
Trey Murphy: 35 PTS, 4 REB
Jeremiah Fears: 19 PTS, 8 STL (Record for NBA rookie is 10)
Herb Jones: 13 PTS, 7 REB
Saddiq Bey: 11 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Derik Queen: 9 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST
November 15, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Pelicans lose 118-104 to Lakers. Los Angeles built 22-point lead in 3rd quarter before relatively coasting to victory.
Trey Murphy: 35 PTS, 4 REB
Jeremiah Fears: 19 PTS, 8 STL (Record for NBA rookie is 10)
Herb Jones: 13 PTS, 7 REB
Saddiq Bey: 11 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Derik Queen: 9 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST
Trey Murphy: 35 PTS, 4 REB
Jeremiah Fears: 19 PTS, 8 STL (Record for NBA rookie is 10)
Herb Jones: 13 PTS, 7 REB
Saddiq Bey: 11 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Derik Queen: 9 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST
Pelicans trail Lakers 65-52 at halftime. For as hopeful as 3 New Orleans rookies have looked this season, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen & Micah Peavy have all struggled to varying degrees -- though Fears closed first half decently.
Trey Murphy: 22 PTS, 2 3s
Fears: 9 PTS, 3 AST
Herb Jones: 8 PTS
Trey Murphy: 22 PTS, 2 3s
Fears: 9 PTS, 3 AST
Herb Jones: 8 PTS
November 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Pelicans trail Lakers 65-52 at halftime. For as hopeful as 3 New Orleans rookies have looked this season, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen & Micah Peavy have all struggled to varying degrees -- though Fears closed first half decently.
Trey Murphy: 22 PTS, 2 3s
Fears: 9 PTS, 3 AST
Herb Jones: 8 PTS
Trey Murphy: 22 PTS, 2 3s
Fears: 9 PTS, 3 AST
Herb Jones: 8 PTS
Jordan Poole, who was diagnosed with a mild left vastus lateralis (quad) strain on November 7, was recently re-evaluated and is making good progress in his recovery, per the Pelicans.
Poole will be re-assessed in approximately one week and further updates will be appropriately provided.
Poole will be re-assessed in approximately one week and further updates will be appropriately provided.
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Jordan Poole, who was diagnosed with a mild left vastus lateralis (quad) strain on November 7, was recently re-evaluated and is making good progress in his recovery, per the Pelicans.
Poole will be re-assessed in approximately one week and further updates will be appropriately provided.
Poole will be re-assessed in approximately one week and further updates will be appropriately provided.
Based on advanced on/off court numbers via NBA.com, Derik Queen has been Nola's best player through 11 games & it's not close.
The Pelicans have a -0.2 Net Rating with him on the court & a -19.9 Net Rating with him off of it. The team sports their best offense AND defense with him on the court.
The Pelicans have a -0.2 Net Rating with him on the court & a -19.9 Net Rating with him off of it. The team sports their best offense AND defense with him on the court.
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Based on advanced on/off court numbers via NBA.com, Derik Queen has been Nola's best player through 11 games & it's not close.
The Pelicans have a -0.2 Net Rating with him on the court & a -19.9 Net Rating with him off of it. The team sports their best offense AND defense with him on the court.
The Pelicans have a -0.2 Net Rating with him on the court & a -19.9 Net Rating with him off of it. The team sports their best offense AND defense with him on the court.
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Gayle Benson believes Pelicans should be off to better start than 2-9, and by giving roster vote of confidence, ALL eyes sit squarely on Willie Green.
“We need to improve immediately. Our roster is built for success right now. I will rely on Joe to make these decisions and changes as he sees fit."
“We need to improve immediately. Our roster is built for success right now. I will rely on Joe to make these decisions and changes as he sees fit."
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Gayle Benson believes Pelicans should be off to better start than 2-9, and by giving roster vote of confidence, ALL eyes sit squarely on Willie Green.
“We need to improve immediately. Our roster is built for success right now. I will rely on Joe to make these decisions and changes as he sees fit."
“We need to improve immediately. Our roster is built for success right now. I will rely on Joe to make these decisions and changes as he sees fit."
Zion Williamson is moving forward in his rehab from a left hamstring strain, progressing to taking contact in practice.
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Zion Williamson is moving forward in his rehab from a left hamstring strain, progressing to taking contact in practice.
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Pelicans rookies with 26+ points, 7+ rebounds and 4+ assists in a game:
Chris Paul - 1
Zion Williamson - 1
Derik Queen - 1
Chris Paul - 1
Zion Williamson - 1
Derik Queen - 1
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Pelicans rookies with 26+ points, 7+ rebounds and 4+ assists in a game:
Chris Paul - 1
Zion Williamson - 1
Derik Queen - 1
Chris Paul - 1
Zion Williamson - 1
Derik Queen - 1
Pelicans lose 125-117 to Trail Blazers. NOP's 2 wins sandwiched by 6-game losing streak & current 3-game skid. They've given up 120+ PTS in all losses.
Derik Queen: 26 PTS (career high), 12-18 FG, 7 REB, 4 AST
Saddiq Bey: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Trey Murphy: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Jeremiah Fears: 15 PTS
Derik Queen: 26 PTS (career high), 12-18 FG, 7 REB, 4 AST
Saddiq Bey: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Trey Murphy: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Jeremiah Fears: 15 PTS
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Pelicans lose 125-117 to Trail Blazers. NOP's 2 wins sandwiched by 6-game losing streak & current 3-game skid. They've given up 120+ PTS in all losses.
Derik Queen: 26 PTS (career high), 12-18 FG, 7 REB, 4 AST
Saddiq Bey: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Trey Murphy: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Jeremiah Fears: 15 PTS
Derik Queen: 26 PTS (career high), 12-18 FG, 7 REB, 4 AST
Saddiq Bey: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Trey Murphy: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
Jeremiah Fears: 15 PTS
Saddiq Bey was an afterthought when discussing the CJ McCollum-Jordan Poole trade package over the summer, but his performance this season certainly make him look like he should have been considered the headliner of the deal. Already up to 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 3s in 29 min tonight.
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Saddiq Bey was an afterthought when discussing the CJ McCollum-Jordan Poole trade package over the summer, but his performance this season certainly make him look like he should have been considered the headliner of the deal. Already up to 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 3s in 29 min tonight.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Derik Queen has been SO smooth tonight. Very composed and deliberate.
16 and 5 and it’s not halftime yet
16 and 5 and it’s not halftime yet
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Derik Queen has been SO smooth tonight. Very composed and deliberate.
16 and 5 and it’s not halftime yet
16 and 5 and it’s not halftime yet
Pelicans lead Trail Blazers 59-57 at halftime. Yves Missi and Jeremi Grant were ejected for a minor scuffle.
Derik Queen: 16 PTS (career high), 6 REB
Trey Murphy: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Saddiq Bey: 9 PTS, 3 AST
Jordan Hawkins: 6 PTS, 2 3s
Herb Jones: 5 PTS
Derik Queen: 16 PTS (career high), 6 REB
Trey Murphy: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Saddiq Bey: 9 PTS, 3 AST
Jordan Hawkins: 6 PTS, 2 3s
Herb Jones: 5 PTS
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Pelicans lead Trail Blazers 59-57 at halftime. Yves Missi and Jeremi Grant were ejected for a minor scuffle.
Derik Queen: 16 PTS (career high), 6 REB
Trey Murphy: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Saddiq Bey: 9 PTS, 3 AST
Jordan Hawkins: 6 PTS, 2 3s
Herb Jones: 5 PTS
Derik Queen: 16 PTS (career high), 6 REB
Trey Murphy: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Saddiq Bey: 9 PTS, 3 AST
Jordan Hawkins: 6 PTS, 2 3s
Herb Jones: 5 PTS
Derik Queen is up to 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field. Nearly 27 minutes still left in this game.
Derik Queen scores 12 of the Pelicans' 25 first-quarter points, making six of eight field goals. His career-high is 15 points. Needless to say, he's on a spectacular pace.
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Derik Queen is up to 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field. Nearly 27 minutes still left in this game.
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That wasn’t worth ejections. It was just a nice tussle
November 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
That wasn’t worth ejections. It was just a nice tussle
Jeremi Grant and Yves Missi have both been ejected from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Shaedon Sharpe and Herb Jones each received a technical foul.
It sure didn't feel like this altercation required for the referees to toss any players from this game. Come on, NBA.
Shaedon Sharpe and Herb Jones each received a technical foul.
It sure didn't feel like this altercation required for the referees to toss any players from this game. Come on, NBA.
Yves Missi took real exception to Jeremi Grant locking his arm and not letting go as the two battled for rebounding position. Scrum quickly formed behind the rim. Couldn't tell any players left the bench as a number of assistant coaches tried to hold everyone back. No punches appeared to be thrown.
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Jeremi Grant and Yves Missi have both been ejected from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Shaedon Sharpe and Herb Jones each received a technical foul.
It sure didn't feel like this altercation required for the referees to toss any players from this game. Come on, NBA.
Shaedon Sharpe and Herb Jones each received a technical foul.
It sure didn't feel like this altercation required for the referees to toss any players from this game. Come on, NBA.