Willie Green at practice as calls for shots hit an all-time high
Willie Green maintains its own the status of the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans while the hot seat continues to get hotter as the 2025-26 season progresses.
Green is in his fifth season at the helm of the Pelicans, having been in the position since 2021 and with the team since 2018. He led the team to two playoff appearances in 2022 and 2024, both ending in first-round exits to top-ranked opponents at the time.
However, New Orleans is off to a poor start to this campaign. They lost all six of their opening sets, the worst record in the NBA.
The lack of progress for the franchise has resulted in calls for the front office to make a decision regarding Green’s job security. Until then. he remains present in team practicesfor reporter Shamit Du.
Willie Green is present at training
— Shamit Dua (@fearthebrovn.bski.social) November 3, 2025 at 12:54 p.m
What’s next for Willie Green, Pelicans
Willie Green’s days with the Pelicans could be numbered as the front office figures out their resolutions. Meanwhile, New Orleans will continue to roll through the early season.
New Orleans is 0-6 to start the year, tied with the Brooklyn Nets for the worst record in the league. The Pelicans, however, have the worst scoring differential as they have been outscoring their contests by 18.1 points per game.
The Pelicans are at the bottom in scoring offense at 107.7 points per game while they are 27th in offensive rating (108.3). Defensively, they are 28th in points allowed per game (125.8) and 29th in defensive rating (126.6).
Leading the way is Zion Williamson with 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. Jordan Poole follows with 18.3 points and three assists, Trey Murphy has 14.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jeremiah Fiers contributes with 13.7 points and 3.8 assists.
The Pelicans continue their quest for their first win in their next game. They will be at home when they host the Charlotte Hornets on November 4th at 8pm ET.
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