Report: Pelicans GM Leaving To Join Atlanta Hawks

The Pelicans are losing their general manager to another NBA franchise.

ESPN is reporting that the Atlanta Hawks are hiring New Orleans GM Bryson Graham as the team's new senior vice president of basketball operations.

Graham began his career as a Pelicans intern before advancing to video coordinator, coaching and front office roles in the Big Easy.

He became the team's GM last June and departs the franchise after 15 years.