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Pierre Anderson gives his take on the New Orleans Pelicans firing head coach Willie Green as the fan base suffers through bad management and injuries to their top players.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (2-11) are on the second night of a home back-to-back. They had a 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Trey Murphy III scored 20 points. And that was about it in terms of positive takeaways.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face Jeremiah Fears and the New Orleans Pelicans on the road at 7 p.m. Monday.

In a recent interview, Kendrick Perkins criticizes Zion Williamson for negatively impacting the New Orleans Pelicans.

Joe Dumars' job as New Orleans Pelicans Pelicans president has not garnered him much praise around the NBA so far.

The Bulls are eyeing the ideal two-way trade target as the Pelicans continue to struggle, creating a potential opening for Chicago.

As per new reports, the Pelicans star, Zion Williamson, is questionable for tonight’s showdown against the Denver Nuggets.