Danny Ferry has been on the periphery of the NBA since parting ways with the Atlanta Hawks in 2015, but the former general manager is now an employee of the New Orleans Pelicans. On Wednesday, the Pelicans announced that Ferry has been hired as a "special advisor" to general manager Dell Demps, and Demps provided this quote:
"I am excited to announce Danny Ferry has accepted our offer to join the New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations staff as a special advisor. Danny’s experience, insight and achievements will be a welcomed addition to the Pelicans as we continue our quest to improve the team.