The New Orleans Pelicans fired Coach Willie Green on Saturday on the heels of a 2-10 start to his fifth season in charge.

The Pelicans star now has until the trade deadline to prove his worth after Willie Green's firing.

The New Orleans Pelicans open a new era tonight at the Smoothie King Center, with James Borrego making his debut as interim head coach after Willie Green’s firing.

James Borrego has been named the interim head coach of the Pelicans. He will make his debut on Sunday against Golden State.

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WGNO)- When Joe Dumars took over as the Pelicans’ Executive VP of Basketball Operations, we knew Willie Green’s time could be limited since he wasn’t a Dumars hire. And now, following a 2-10 start, Green is out as head coach. His time in New Orleans, which began in 2021, included two playoff appearances and first-round exits.

It will be their first game after under interim head coach James Borrego. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.