US EditionJoe Dumars finalizing deal with Pels for VP job
- The New Orleans Pelicans fired Executive VP David Griffin on Monday after six seasons.
- The Pelicans made this change as they seek a new direction after a disappointing season.
- New Orleans had the fourth-worst record in the league at 21-61 amid many injuries.
- ESPN's Shams Charania reported Joe Dumars, Hall of Famer, is a "serious frontrunner" for the job.
- Dumars, if hired, would be tasked with improving the team and returning them to contention.
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New Orleans Pelicans tap Dumars to lead basketball operations
The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketball operations. The 61-year-old Dumars is a former NBA champion as both a player and an executive with the Detroit Pistons. He takes over for David…
Pelicans name Joe Dumars Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Pelicans have named Joe Dumars its new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. The team made the official announcement on Wednesday, April 16. Dumars has more than 30 years of experience as a Hall of Fame player, NBA champion and league executive. Dumars has also held the position of Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations at the NBA league office. In that role Dumars oversaw matter…
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New Orleans Pelicans name Joe Dumars executive vice president of basketball operations, replacing David Griffin
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans name Joe Dumars executive vice president of basketball operations, replacing David Griffin.
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