The New Orleans Pelicans have fired general manager David Griffin, the team announced Monday. Griffin, who won a championship building the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers, took over the

According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, "This is [executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin's] sixth season in charge and there are some in New Orleans, league sources say, who are undeniably bracing for his exit... with [head coach Willie Green's] status also tenuous."

The Pelicans are plotting their path forward after firing David Griffin, as Joe Dumars is a key candidate to take over in the front office.