By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
The New Orleans Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green.
The Louisiana team is not getting positive results and has decided to change their head coach.
As ESPN reported, James Borrego will be the interim head coach. After two years as an assistant in Phoenix, this was Green’s fifth season in the New Orleans Pelicans bench.
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The Pelicans are in last place in the Western Conference, with a record of 2-10. With the ongoing injury problems with their star Zion Williamson and the project still struggling to find its direction, the Pelicans are looking for changes and new results.