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Pelicans rookie Derik Queen reacts to earning first career start

Rookie Derik Queen started for the first time on Sunday, helping the Pelicans in a home loss against the Warriors.
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Some New Orleans Pelicans Players Felt Willie Green Didn’t Hold Zion Williamson Accountable

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.

Pelicans lose sixth in a row as defending champs Thunder roll, 120-109

The Pelicans (2-12) scored the first basket of the game -- an early 16-footer by rookie Jeremiah Fears -- and then never led again as they lost their sixth consecutive game. New Orleans is 0-2 since Saturday, when head coach Willie Green was fired and replaced with interim coach James Borrego.

Albuquerque native lands NBA head coaching job in New Orleans

James Borrego has been named the interim head coach of the Pelicans. He will make his debut on Sunday against Golden State.

New Orleans Pelicans usher in new era against Golden State Warriors, red-hot Stephen Curry

It will be their first game after under interim head coach James Borrego. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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