WILLIE GREEN

At NBA media days, COVID and vaccines remain dominant topics

The pandemic and vaccination rates were the talk of the NBA on media day Monday.

AP Source: Pelicans, Grizzlies, agree to multi-player trade

A person familiar with the situation says the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for center Steven Adams, guard Eric Bledsoe and an exchange of first-round choices in this week’s draft.

Pelicans hire Suns assistant Willie Green as new head coach

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green as their new head coach.

AP source: Pelicans, Green negotiating, but no deal yet

A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Pelicans are negotiating with Suns assistant Willie Green about taking over as head coach but no deal is in place and discussions could extend beyond the NBA Finals.