Pelicans fire executive VP Griffin after 6 seasons

The Pelicans have fired executive vice president David Griffin after six years as the team’s head of basketball operations. The Pelicans had a 209-263 record and twice made the playoffs during his tenure.

Lakers will lean on Luka in prepping for Wolves

Seeing as he faced them in the playoffs last year, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to rely on Luka Doncic’s experiences in playing the Timberwolves, this year’s Round 1 opponent, after the superstar defeated Minnesota as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.