The Birmingham Squadron are an NBA G League professional basketball team based in Birmingham, Alabama, competing as the New Orleans Pelicans’ primary developmental affiliate in the Eastern Conference. This tag page archives news coverage, interviews, and updates spanning the franchise’s transition from its origins as the Erie BayHawks through its 2021 relocation and rebranding as the Squadron. Coverage includes competitive milestones such as playoff appearances in 2021 and 2021-22, coaching developments under head coaches Ryan Pannone, T.J. Saint, and Joe Barrer, general management leadership under David Lane, and community engagement including the team’s second-place league attendance ranking in its inaugural Birmingham season.
