NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Pelicans announced they have parted ways with Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin. After considerable thought and evaluation, I have decided to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice president of basketball operations. This wa s a difficult decision, but one that I feel is necessary at this time to bring a fresh approach to our front office and build a culture that will deliver sustainable success, on and off the court. I am committed to hiring the right person to lead our basketball operations department and deliver an NBA Championship to our city. That is what our fans deserve. I am truly appreciative of David for his leadership and many contributions to the Pelicans organization and the New Orleans community over the last six years. We wish David and his wife, Meredith, and their family all the best moving forward. Team Owner Gayle Benson Griffin was hired by New Orleans in 2019. In his tenure, the team posted a 209-263 record and made two playoff appearances. Kyren Lacy, former LSU receiver and NFL draft hopeful dies The Pelicans finished the 2024-25 season 21-61, the second-worst record in franchise history. The season also consisted of Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones missing significant time due to injuries. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts What position will Travis Hunter play in the NFL? Trump sued over 'Liberation Day' tariffs  Harvard rejects Trump demands for funding Stephen Miller contradicts DOJ court docs on man mistakenly deported New Orleans casino dealer, player arrested on theft allegations ...read more read less