The New Orleans Pelicans have officially affirmed that the contracts in place with Alvin Gentry and Dell Demps in fact remain contracts and that they continue doing the work that they are contracted to do. They felt the need to affirm this after many writers and fans had trouble a) digesting the fundamental nature of contracts, b) have some sort of issue with businesses thinking through options, c) are confused by a business not sending mixed messages to its own staff.
The Pelicans share key personnel with the New Orleans Saints. The nature of this relationship also confuses people more than is necessary.