The New Orleans Pelicans have fired basketball operations chief David Griffin. The move ends a six-year chapter during which the club drafted former Duke star Zion Williamson but still struggled to win consistently with three different coaches.

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.

The Pelicans have parted ways with Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin, the team announced Monday, following an injury-riddled 21-61 season