The New Orleans Pelicans have made a significant shake-up in their organization, terminating basketball operations chief David Griffin after a six-year tenure that included the drafting of star player Zion Williamson. Despite this, the franchise struggled, finishing the season with a dismal 21-61 record, marking a downturn that owner Gayle Benson felt necessitated a fresh perspective in leadership.

The Pelicans faced continual injury issues that hampered their ability to field a cohesive team, leading to Griffin's dismissal one day after a frustrating loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Coach Willie Green's future now hangs in the balance, as he reflects on the team's lack of success and hopes that prior seasons of playoff contention will factor into the evaluation of his performance. With Williamson, Ingram, and other key players missing a significant number of games due to injuries, the team’s potential remains clouded by uncertainty as they head into the offseason.