Darvin Ham has emerged as “a name to watch” in their coaching search for the Pelicans after Willie Green's firing.

Zion Williamson returned to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets after missing eight games with a strained left hamstring. The Pelicans won two games without him but have since lost six straight to fall to 2-12 this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are 13-1 in the 2025-26 season and running through every team in their path heading into Monday’s matchup

The New Orleans Pelicans fired Willie Green after a 2-10 start, the team confirmed. Assistant James Borrego will step in as interim coach as key player injuries mount.

It’s the Thunder vs. Pelicans tonight in New Orleans. Here’s how to watch the NBA game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

Luka Doncic dropped a double-double to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 118-104 NBA Cup Group Play victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, extending L.A.'s early-season surge.

NBA.com says that fans can expect a higher usage rate out of both Fears and Queen with interim James Borrego at the helm in place of former head coach Willie Green. The Pelicans host the Denver Nuggets tonight live on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.

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