New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans

5th in Southwest Division
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Sources: Joe Dumars finalizing deal to be Pelicans' president Sources: Joe Dumars finalizing deal to be Pelicans' president

Naismith Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is finalizing a deal to become the new president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, sources told ESPN.

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Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is a serious frontrunner to become the lead basketball executive with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. The Pelicans and Dumars are expected to engage in conversations to finalize a deal by the end of the week, sources tell ESPN.
Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is a serious frontrunner to become the lead basketball executive with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. The Pelicans and Dumars are expected to engage in conversations to finalize a deal by the end of the week, sources tell ESPN.

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Trey Murphy III
  • Assists Per Game

    Jose Alvarado
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Trey Murphy III

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Yves Missi
  • Steals Per Game

    Jose Alvarado
  • Blocks Per Game

    Yves Missi