NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars finalizing deal to become Pelicans president of basketball operations: Report

Milken Institute 2019 Global Conference BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Joe Dumars participates in a panel discussion during the annual Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images) (Michael Kovac/Getty Images)

April 15, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. UTC

By Yahoo Sports Staff, Yahoo Sports

One day after the New Orleans Pelicans fired David Griffin, the team is reportedly finalizing a deal to hire Joe Dumars as its new president of basketball operations, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Louisiana native and NBA Hall of Famer ran the Pistons from 2000-14, winning an NBA championship in 2004.

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