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• Pelicans’ Herb Jones Has Shoulder Surgery, Out For Season

Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has had successful surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff, per a press release from the team. As had been anticipated earlier this week by Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, Jones will indeed be sidelined for the rest of the season while he recuperates. He hasn’t suited […]...2025
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• David Griffin: Finances, Injuries Led To Brandon Ingram Trade

New Orleans Pelicans front office leader David Griffin said that the team's motivation to trade Brandon Ingram was primarily a financial one, but that injuries also played a role in the move. The Pelicans traded Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk ahead of last week's trade deadline. "We reached a point where financially we weren't going to be able to keep the group toge...2025
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• Griffin: Williamson Remains Centerpiece Of Pelicans’ Future Plans
Zion Williamson remains the focal point of the Pelicans’ plans, despite his extensive injury history. Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said during a lengthy press conference that he’ll continue to build his team around the high-scoring big man, the Associated Press’ Brett Martel relays. “If you take just his body of work this […]...2025
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• Pelicans Bracing For Herb Jones To Miss Rest Of Season

There’s a good chance that Pelicans forward Herbert Jones will be shut down for the season, executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said today to reporters, including Rod Walker of NOLA.com (Twitter link). Jones has been out since January 8 due to a torn posterior labrum in his right shoulder. The club indicated at […]...2025
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Being Late For Team Flight

The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies, later reported by ESPN's Shams Charania as being late for a team flight. Williamson will miss Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the Pelicans on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Boston Celtics. Williamson returned to the Pelicans' lineup this week in a loss to the ...2025
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson For One Game

The Pelicans have suspended forward Zion Williamson one game for a violation of team policies, the club announced today in a press release. “This one game suspension is a result of failing to meet our team standards,” executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin in a statement. “His dedication to this organization is of paramount […]...2025
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• Pelicans’ Herb Jones Has Shoulder Surgery, Out For Season
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• David Griffin: Finances, Injuries Led To Brandon Ingram Trade
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• Griffin: Williamson Remains Centerpiece Of Pelicans’ Future Plans
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Being Late For Team Flight
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson For One Game
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Violation Of Team Policies
The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies. Williamson will miss Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the Pelicans on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Boston Celtics. Williamson returned to the Pelicans' lineup this week in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. "This one game suspension is a result of failing ...2025
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• Pels VP praises Zion, calls injury 'disheartening'

Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin appreciates the success of a 49-win season but signaled he's determined to shift away from the current makeup of his roster....2024
• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson leaves loss to Lakers with apparent injury
Zion Williamson looked unstoppable during Tuesday’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, a 110-106 loss, until the New Orleans Pelicans star stopped early. He exited in the final minutes of the matchup after with an apparent injury, slamming a towel and walking to the locker room in the fourth quarter. TNT’s Allie LaForce reported that Pelicans Executive Vice Presi...2024
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• David Griffin On Zion Williamson's Health: 'A Big Part Is On Him'

David Griffin addressed Zion Williamson's health and conditioning on Friday, placing some responsibility back on Williamson. "I think a big part is on him. I think there is a lot he can do better. And he would, I think, tell you that. "I think we need to do a better job examining the whole situation top to bottom a little bit better," said Griffin on Friday. Williamson, who played in 29 games this...2023
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• Pelicans Notes: Williamson, McCollum, Temple, Liddell
If the Pelicans had advanced beyond the play-in, Zion Williamson might have had a chance to return from his hamstring injury this spring, but that was far from a lock. Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin confirmed on Friday that Williamson hadn’t even begun participating in full-court 3-on-3 scrimmages, let alone 5-on-5 action (Twitter […]...2023
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• JR Smith Cleared of Wrongdoing in Alleged 2015 Fan Incident: Details, Reaction
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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• As Always for LeBron, It's His Teammates, Not the Coach, That Matters Most
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"Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said during a lengthy press conference that he’ll continue to build his team around the high-scoring big man, the Associated Press’ Brett Martel relays."

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"The Pelicans didn’t make a move at Thursday’s trade deadline, but it wasn’t for lack of trying, according to head of basketball operations David Griffin, who told reporters that the team had been “in what felt like ‘deal’ mode for a long time,” per Christian Clark of NOLA."

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"2 and is expected to miss multiple weeks after the All-Star break, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Sunday."

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"How Pelicans executive David Griffin turned fake first-round picks into a very real playoff berth"

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"Zion Williamson suffered a broken right foot during the summer but should be available for the regular season, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said on Monday."

2020
"Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin told reporters Tuesday that three players had tested positive for the coronavirus."

2019
"Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson "likely will not be asked to take the pounding of back-to-backs initially" upon his return to the court, VP of basketball operations David Griffin said Thursday."

2018
"Ex-Cavaliers GM David Griffin dismissed that notion on NBA TV‘s The Starters: It’s not true at all."

2017
" On Friday, Cavaliers general manager David Griffin told the media that the team isn't finished trying to improve its roster and find help for stars Kyrie Irving and LeBron James."

2016
"The 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Chris Andersen, General Manager David Griffin announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts."

2015
"com tweeted how the timing of the trade couldn't have been much worse for Waiters: This move comes shortly after Cavaliers general manager David Griffin spoke to the media following Cleveland's loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday."

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" The Cavaliers will also evolve in terms of their personnel; their GM, David Griffin, has made that quite clear, and he has some assets—such as a trade exception—to achieve some improvement."

• David Griffin: Finances, Injuries Led To Brandon Ingram Trade
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• Zion Williamson 'Out For Straight 'Vengeance' This Season, Relationship With Pelicans Has Improved

After the conclusion of the New Orleans Pelicans' 23-24 season, Zion Williamson had a conversation with David Griffin where what was said resonated with him and reinforced a shift in how their partnership has evolved over the past year. "He told me he was really proud of me. He told me he trusts me," Williamson relays. "He fully trusts me. There weren't any more small doubts." Williamson's name su...2024
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• Rich Paul Suggested Pelicans Trade For Dejounte Murray To David Griffin

Rich Paul suggested to David Griffin that the New Orleans Pelicans attempt to trade for Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks this offseason. The Pelicans had tried to trade for Murray at the trade deadline, but a deal had to wait until the period between the draft and the start of free agency to get done. "When we were at group workouts in Los Angeles this year, we were at the Klutch pro day," s...2024
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• Southwest Notes: Ingram, Cash, Rockets, Sheppard, Kennard, Clarke
With trade rumors swirling around forward Brandon Ingram, Pelicans head of basketball operations David Griffin spoke to reporters on Wednesday night about where things stand with the former All-Star, as Christian Clark of NOLA.com relays (via Twitter). Griffin didn’t explicitly say Ingram wouldn’t be traded this offseason, but suggested the situation is a complicated one. […]...2024
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• David Griffin: Brandon Ingram Wants To Stay With Pelicans, That's Meaningful To Us

Brandon Ingram has widely been expected to be available on the trade market this offseason, but David Griffin downplayed the possibility of the New Orleans Pelicans actually doing so as he's set to enter the final season of his current contract. Ingram would like to sign a max contract extension, but the Pelicans do not appear to willing to do so at this time. "Brandon (Ingram) wants to stay here,...2024
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• Pelicans Defer First Round Pick From Lakers To 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans will defer the first round pick they are owed from the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2024 draft to the 2025 edition. The Lakers own the 17th overall pick in what is widely considered a down draft, whereas the 2025 draft is expected to be strong. There are also a number of potential scenarios where the Lakers end up sending the Pelicans a higher pick in 2025. The Lakers trade...2024
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• Pelican Defer First Round Pick From Lakers To 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans will defer the first round pick they are owed from the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2024 draft to the 2025 edition. The Lakers own the 17th overall pick in what is widely considered a down draft, whereas the 2025 draft is expected to be strong. There are also a number of potential scenarios where the Lakers end up sending the Pelicans a higher pick in 2025. The Lakers trade...2024
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• Pelicans Notes: Murray, McCollum, Valanciunas, Zion, Ingram, Marshall
The Pelicans didn’t make a move at Thursday’s trade deadline, but it wasn’t for lack of trying, according to head of basketball operations David Griffin, who told reporters that the team had been “in what felt like ‘deal’ mode for a long time,” per Christian Clark of NOLA.com. Ultimately though, there was nothing out there […]...2024
• Zion Williamson trade rumors ‘manufactured’ for clicks: Pelicans’ David Griffin

The leading decision-maker for the Pelicans says not to believe what you are hearing about Zion Williamson....2023
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• Pelicans’ GM David Griffin claims that the franchise’s relationship with Zion Williamson ‘is as good as it’s ever been’
Throughout his brief NBA career thus far, Zion Williamson has always had the spotlight on him. Anything he does or says is overblown by the media looking for clicks and views. The 23-year-old has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason. That may not be the case according to Pelicans GM David Griffin. […] The post Pelicans’ GM David Griffin claims that the franchise...2023
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Being Late For Team Flight
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson For One Game
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Violation Of Team Policies
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• Zion Williamson’s foot scan results leave more questions than answers
Less than a week removed from tipoff of the regular season, Zion Williamson’s timeline to return to the floor remains a mystery to the New Orleans Pelicans. Meeting with reporters on Thursday, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin confirmed the assumption his team’s franchise player would be unavailable for at least the […] The post Zion William...2021
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• J.J. Redick points finger at Pelicans for initiating Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry tampering investigations

J.J. Redick has an axe to grind with the Pelicans front office, run by David Griffin....2021
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• Pelicans HC Alvin Gentry’s job remains safe — for now
The Pelicans aren’t considering a coaching change despite a 6-17 start and the worst loss in franchise history, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. However, he speculates Alvin Gentry could be replaced if things don’t turn around soon. These aren’t the results anyone expected this summer when the Pelicans rebuilt their roster by getting a generous return in the Anthony Davis trade and landed ...2019
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• Cavaliers GM David Griffin Says Team Is Looking to Trade for Playmaker
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• How LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Fell in Love with the NBA's Old Dudes
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• LeBron James Comments on Warriors, Cavaliers' Roster and More
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• Matthew Dellavedova to Bucks: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• Redick: Pels, Griffin didn't honor word with trade

JJ Redick criticized the Pelicans' front office for the way it handled his trade to the Mavericks, saying that New Orleans executive David Griffin "did not honor his word" to help put Redick in a favorable situation where he would be closer to his family....2021
• David Griffin: Lonzo Ball ‘Made it Very Clear’ He Wants to Remain with Pelicans
As one of the most polarizing young prospects in the NBA, a byproduct of his draft position, high school hype and outspoken father, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball was the subject of rumors galore leading up to the trade deadline. However, despite weeks of speculation and posturing, Ball remained a New Orleans following […] The post David Griffin: Lonzo Ball ‘Made it Very C...2021
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• David Griffin reveals plans for Zion Williamson rejoining Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says he expects rookie Zion Williamson to join the team in practice by Wednesday. Williamson returned to Orlando on Friday night after leaving the NBA bubble for eight days because of a family emergency: “In theory, his quarantine would end Tuesday afternoon-ish,” Griffin said on […] The post Dav...2020
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• Larry Drew ‘very disappointed’ with Cavs over contract issue
Larry Drew has no problem letting his contract dispute with the Cleveland Cavaliers play out publicly. The Cavaliers on Sunday fired head coach Tyronn Lue and assistant Damon Jones. They wanted Drew to take over and be the interim head coach, but he’s playing hardball. He wants some greater assurances from the team and doesn’t want to be an interim head coach. On Tuesday, Drew said he was “very di...2018
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• One key move the Sixers should make to land LeBron James
The Philadelphia 76ers’ drama over the past week-plus came to a head Thursday when the team parted ways with general manager Bryan Colangelo.Needless to say, the unnecessary drama that came with Colangelo’s wife setting up burner Twitter accounts to support her husband has not painted this organization in the best of lights.Given Philadelphia is coming off a surprising run to the Eastern Conferenc...2018
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• Master of His NBA Domain, LeBron Makes Clear He's Buying What Cavs Are Selling
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• In Lifting Cavs to Title, LeBron James Takes Place Among NBA's Ultimate Winners
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• Cavaliers vs. Hawks: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• It's Not Time to Blow Up the Cleveland Cavaliers Just Yet
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• Free Trade: Superstar Blockbusters to Consider Ahead of NBA's Trade Deadline
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• Andersen reunites with LeBron, signs with Cavs
The 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Chris Andersen, General Manager David Griffin announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Per league and team policy, terms of the contract were not released....2016
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• Dion Waiters to Thunder: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• LeBron James: Latest Contract News, Rumors on Cavaliers Star's Future
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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• Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers Agree to New Contract: Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Cavs Expect Free Agents LeBron James and Kevin Love to Re-Sign
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• Cavs Plan to Run Their Offense More Through Kevin Love Next Season
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• Kevin Love Is Healthy, Happy and Ready to Bring Cleveland Cavs a Championship
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• Cavs Tried Pairing LeBron James With Kevin Durant After the 2016 NBA Finals

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• Matthew Dellavedova to Bucks: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• The Matrix Reloaded: Retirement Won't End the Unique Versatility of Shawn Marion
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• Anderson Varejao's Injury Should Expedite Cavaliers Hitting Trade Market
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• Dion Waiters Won't Have Much Time to Completely Change His Game
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• Breaking Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Point Guard Position for 2014-15 Season
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• Breaking Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Shooting Guard Position for 2014-15 Season
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• Breaking Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Power Forward Position for 2014-15 Season
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Being Late For Team Flight
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Violation Of Team Policies
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• Pelicans Rumors: Zion, Ingram, Hawkins, Murphy, More
After being swept in the first round of the playoffs, head of basketball operations David Griffin said at the end of last month that the Pelicans are going to actively look to improve this summer. Those comments drew plenty of attention from rival executives, Michael Scotto told William Guillory of The Athletic on the latest […]...2024
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• Pelicans VP David Griffin pledges roster changes after playoffs sweep: ‘It’s time to get better’
After the New Orleans Pelicans failed to win a playoff round for the sixth consecutive season, team executive David Griffin said the time has come for changes. Griffin, New Orleans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, told reporters Tuesday that he was disappointed to be speaking with them rather than continuing to contend for a title after the team’s 49-win season. He a...2024
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson leaves loss to Lakers with apparent injury
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• West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Spurs
Pelicans Head of basketball operations David Griffin indicated that power forward Zion Williamson is making good progress ahead of training camp. “I can tell you Zion Williamson has been in our gym more than he has in his entire career in the offseason,” Griffin said, via Christian Clark of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. “He has been […] The post West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Willia...2023
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• WATCH: Pelicans use viral Zion Williamson-David Griffin piano story as epic way to release schedule
Zion Williamson signed a massive extension with the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason, but it wasn’t long ago when there was a lot of drama surrounding the young phenom. Many wondered if Williamson would ask for a trade, and there were rumors about his relationship with David Griffin and the front office. As part of […] The post WATCH: Pelicans use viral Zion Williamson-David Griffin...2022
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• Rumor: Pelicans reaction to trade calls for No. 8 pick after getting it from Lakers
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming into the offseason with the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after making the playoffs. It’s a very promising situation. With a trio of stars in CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson already on the team, executive vice president David Griffin, general manager Trajan Langdon and […] The post Rumor: Pelicans reaction to trade calls f...2022
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• How Pelicans executive David Griffin turned fake first-round picks into a very real playoff berth
The Pelicans made the playoffs by trading draft picks that won't actually exist...2022
• Troubling Zion Williamson rehab rumors will make Pelicans fans cringe
The Zion Williamson saga this season has been a painful one for the New Orleans Pelicans and their fans. It all started when David Griffin announced at Media Day that the New Orleans Pelicans star had undergone offseason foot surgery. While Griffin said the expectation was that Williamson would be back for the start of […] The post Troubling Zion Williamson rehab rumors will make Pelicans fa...2021
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• David Griffin: Lonzo Ball ‘Made it Very Clear’ He Wants to Remain with Pelicans
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• Former Cavs GM David Griffin interviewed for Sixers’ GM job
Former Cavaliers GM David Griffin interviewed for the Sixers’ vacant GM post earlier this summer, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. An NBA source tells Pompey that the team decided Griffin didn’t fit its front office structure, which emphasizes “collaborative decisions” over the traditional model where the GM is solely responsible for personnel moves.Griffin has been among th...2018
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• Ex-Cavs GM thinks Sixers have advantage in signing LeBron James
The Philadelphia 76ers definitely exceeded expectations this season, and now one prominent NBA figure thinks that they may also have the upper hand this offseason in the LeBron James sweepstakes.Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin appeared Sunday on CBS Sports Radio’s “The Zach Gelb Show” and spoke on James’ impending free agency. Griffin pointed to the fact that the four-time...2018
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• Ex-Cavs GM David Griffin Explains Why LeBron James-Kyrie Irving Didn’t Work

After three seasons together, and three straight NBA Finals appearances, the LeBron James–Kyrie Irving era came to an end. Irving shockingly requested a trade last summer and was eventually dealt to Boston. Now with the Cavaliers and Celtics set to square off in the East Finals (without Kyrie, unfortunately), former Cleveland GM David Griffin hopped […] The post Ex-Cavs GM David Griffi...2018
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• Kevin Love: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Cavaliers Star's Future
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• NBA Playoff Schedule 2016: TV Guide, Live Stream Coverage for Entire Postseason
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• It's Not Time to Blow Up the Cleveland Cavaliers Just Yet
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• Predicting Final Destinations for the Hottest Names on the 2016 NBA Trade Market
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• Cleveland Cavaliers Are Starting to Thrive Under New Coach Tyronn Lue
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• Cavaliers' Veteran Players Reportedly 'Didn't Like' David Blatt
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