New Orleans Pelicans front office ranked second-worst in NBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans front office is rated the second-worst in the NBA by CBS Sports' Sam Quinn. This ranking remains unchanged from February's list. Despite recent positive changes to the front office leadership, including the management of Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver, the team has struggled. A key criticism involves the Derik Queen trade and the contract situation with CJ McCollum, which has limited the team's flexibility. Fans are left hoping for improvements as the offseason continues.
- •Pelicans front office ranked 29th out of 30 teams in the NBA.
- •Management led by Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver for 18 months.
- •Recent trades, including CJ McCollum's, have faced criticism.
- •The team's failures attributed to poor health and roster management.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Pelicans Front Office Ranked Second-Worst In NBA
"The New Orleans Pelicans front office is ranked as the second-worst in the league.
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