Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans and Thunder
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One key player for the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly had issues with head coach Willie Green before his firing.
New Orleans Pelicans players felt Zion Williamson wasn’t held accountable enough under Willie Green, sparking leadership changes.
The Pelicans star now has until the trade deadline to prove his worth after Willie Green's firing.
Both the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans may be without multiple key players in Sunday night's matchup.
Team injury report suggests that Zion Williamson is out of the rotation for tonight’s game between the Pelicans and the Lakers.
Some New Orleans Pelicans players felt Willie Green didn’t hold Zion Williamson accountable, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Pelicans fired Green as head coach.
The New Orleans Pelicans are a 2-10 basketball team, ranked last in the Western Conference, with no signs of digging their way out of the cellar anytime soon. The abysmal start to the 2025-26 season understandably led some to question whether Zion Williamson should be traded.