The New Orleans Pelicans collapsed this season, and the man at the center of the crater was general manager Dell Demps, the architect of the current roster and staff. Rumors swirled during the season that Demps was likely leaving New Orleans in the offseason, and as the door shut on the campaign, the team fueled the fire by cancelling his postseason press conference.
Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, and, to this day, Dell Demps is still the general manager for the New Orleans Pelicans. With every passing second, it becomes less likely the team parts ways with him.