The New Orleans Pelicans fired general manager Dell Demps on Friday, clearing the way for a new top basketball executive to oversee the Anthony Davis trade talks, league sources told ESPN.
Demps had been Pelicans GM for nine years, which included three trips to the playoffs, but advancing only once past the first round.
Former Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry, a consultant for the Pelicans, is the likely choice to be interim GM, league sources said. Details are still being finalized. New Orleans assistant GM David Booth was also considered for the interim role, league sources said.