David Griffin was hired to lead all team business. His most pressing issue was negotiating an Anthony Davis trade and filling out the new roster in free agency. The New Orleans Pelicans overhauled the playing roster this season, and now the coaching staff is taking shape as well.
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Alvin Gentry would return before the NBA Draft Lottery. The team then announced it would pick up a team option on Gentry’s contract.
Chris Erman and Mike Penberthy have departed. Erman was the lead defensive coach; Penberthy served as a shooting coach.