Poole notched nine points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and two assists across 29 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 loss to Memphis.
Washington's fortunes depend on productive evenings from Poole, so Sunday's result was a definite disappointment. It's an outlier for the sixth-year pro, as he's dipped below double-digit scoring totals only three times this season. Washington's overall quality of play will naturally make Poole's production more volatile than other guards in the league, but he's demonstrated explosiveness with a trio of 30-point games, including a season-high 42 points.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Orchestrates offense in win
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Poole ended Saturday's 122-113 victory over the Nuggets with 39 points (12-26 FG, 9-20 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and eight assists across 40 minutes.
It was a wonderful performance by Poole, whose 39 points and eight dimes led the team Saturday. While Poole turned the ball over six times and fell just three points shy of his season-high mark that was set during a Nov. 13 loss to the Spurs, he nailed a season-high nine three-pointers. In his last 10 games, Poole is averaging 21.9 points, 6.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.3 three-pointers in 30.4 minutes per game while shooting 40.7 percent from deep. Washington's offense should continue to run through Poole at point guard, and the 25-year-old combo guard figures to continue handling added usage until Kyle Kuzma (rib), Alex Sarr (back) and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) are healthy for the Wizards.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Makes impact as facilitator
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Poole chipped in 11 points (4-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound, eight assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 137-101 loss to Dallas.
Poole struggled to score Thursday, but he did hand out eight assists while turning the ball over just once to help offset the poor shooting night. Despite the shaky performance, Poole is still averaging a strong 20.0 points, 5.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.7 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes per game over his last 10 contests. The 25-year-old combo guard has been one of the lone bright spots for the 2-18 Wizards in what has been a bounce-back season for him thus far, and he'll face a Nuggets team at home Saturday that's struggled defensively to begin the campaign, as they rank 24th in the league in points allowed per game (116.8).
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Goes for 31 points in loss
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Poole logged 31 points (10-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to the Bucks.
The Wizards came up short Saturday and fell to 2-16 on the season, but Poole notched an impressive fantasy stat line, aided by his second 30-point effort of the season -- and first since the Nov. 13 loss to the Spurs. Poole also managed to bounce back after notching eight points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT) against the Clippers on Nov. 27 following a two-game absence. Despite the team's struggles and Poole's own inconsistencies, the guard should remain the Wizards' go-to player on offense on a regular basis.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Looks rusty in return
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Poole posted eight points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 loss to the Clippers.
Making his return from a two-game absence due to a hip injury, Poole matched his season low with eight points and saw his minutes limited with Wednesday's game out of hand by the fourth quarter. Despite Wednesday's dud, Poole is still averaging a strong 20.8 points, 5.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 3.0 three-pointers per game over his last six outings while shooting 46.2 percent from beyond the arc during this span. The 25-year-old combo guard has mostly thrived in 2024-25 as Washington's point guard following the departure of Tyus Jones this past offseason, so fantasy managers should expect Poole to bounce back as he gets further removed from the hip issue.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Will play Wednesday
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Poole (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Poole will shake off a questionable tag and suit up after missing two games due to a sore left hip flexor. Across 14 appearances this season, Poole has averaged 21.2 points, 4.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 30.2 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Listed as questionable
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Poole (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Poole has missed the past two games for the Wizards due to some soreness in his left hip, but he remains day-to-day. If Poole doesn't get the green light to return, players such as Carlton Carrington, Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert would likely have more opportunities, while Malcolm Brogdon would have to soak up some usage.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Out again Tuesday
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Poole (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Poole will miss a second straight game due to left hip flexor soreness. Kyshawn George started in Poole's absence Sunday, while Corey Kispert saw an increased role off the bench. Poole's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Clippers.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Iffy for Tuesday
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Poole (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Poole is in danger of missing a second straight game due to left hip flexor soreness. Kyshawn George started in Poole's absence Sunday, while Malcolm Brogdon and Carlton Carrington also saw increased usage. Expect more of the same if Poole is sidelined again.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Won't play Sunday
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Poole (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Poole will miss his first game of the season due to left hip flexor soreness. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Carlton Carrington and Corey Kispert are candidates for an increased role.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Iffy against Indiana
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Poole is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pacers due to left hip flexor soreness.
Poole appears to have tweaked his hip during Friday's game against Boston and could miss his first game of the season Sunday. If Poole is unable to suit up against Indiana, Carlton Carrington, Malcolm Brogdon and Jared Butler are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Chips in 22 points vs. Detroit
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Poole logged 22 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists and one rebound over 27 minutes in Sunday's 124-104 loss to the Pistons.
Poole has scored 22 points in consecutive games, and he has scored at least 20 points in nine of 12 regular-season games to start the 2024-25 campaign. He's been efficient from three-point range as of late, going 13-for-23 over his last three outings. Poole is averaging 22.2 points, 4.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 steals over 30.2 minutes per game this season.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Turns in strong final line
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Poole ended Friday's 129-117 loss to the Hawks with 22 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes.
Poole wasn't able to top his 42-point night Wednesday against the Spurs, but he posted yet another strong scoring night and has drilled 10 combined triples in his last two games. He also appears to be back on track as a distributor after a slow start to November, averaging 5.7 assists over his last three appearances.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Lands season-high 42 points
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Poole ended Wednesday's 139-130 loss to the Spurs with 42 points (15-22 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals in 33 minutes.
Poole was on the front foot from the opening tip, ending with a season-high 42 points despite another loss. It's been a fantastic start to the season for Poole, coming off a forgettable campaign in 2023-24. Across 10 games, he is averaging 22.2 points, 4.4 assists, 2.3 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Poor shooting once again
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Poole had 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 107-92 loss to the Rockets.
Poole is expected to operate as one of the Wizards' go-to players on offense on a regular basis, but that's hard to do when he's shooting just 42.6 percent from the field. Poole is averaging 20.0 points per game and should remain a capable player in most formats, but his lack of efficiency certainly limits his upside in some leagues, particularly the category-based ones.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Struggles with shot Friday
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Poole contributed 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Friday's 128-104 loss to Memphis.
Poole posted a season-low mark in scoring, and while the shooting woes aren't anything new for him, he appeared to be trending in the right direction prior to this contest. Poole has struggled a bit with the consistency in the efficiency department, but he's still shooting 43.5 percent from the field in seven contests this season. That's a respectable mark, particularly when considering his tendencies and the fact that he averages 15.4 shots per game.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Blocks four shots
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Poole notched 24 points (8-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), one rebound, three assists, four blocks and three steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 125-112 loss to the Warriors.
Poole posted a career-high four blocks in the loss, his 10th career outing with multiple blocks in a single game. Fantasy managers should be thrilled by the early returns from Poole this season as he continues to run the show for Washington. Through six games, he's averaging 22.5 points, 5.0 assists, 1.2 rebounds, 2.8 steals, 1.2 blocks and 4.0 three-pointers.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Scores 21 points vs. Miami
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Poole contributed 21 points (8-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 118-98 loss to the Heat.
Poole has scored at least 20 points in four of the first five games of the regular season, and he finished Saturday's contest as the Wizards' second-leading scorer behind Bilal Coulibaly (22). Through the first five games of the 2024-25 regular season, Poole is averaging 22.2 points, 5.4 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 2.8 steals over 30.4 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Near double-double vs. Atlanta
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Poole finished Wednesday's 133-120 win over the Hawks with 24 points (6-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and three steals over 32 minutes.
Poole was the second-leading scorer for the Wizards on Wednesday behind Bilal Coulibaly (27), and the former was one assist shy from registering his first double-double of the 2024-25 regular season. He's connected on four or more threes in all four of his outings this year, and he's shooting 57.1 percent from beyond the arc on 8.8 3PA/G during that span. Poole and the Wizards will look to extend their two-game win streak Saturday against Jimmy Butler and the Heat.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Efficient from three Monday
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Poole ended Monday's 121-119 win over the Hawks with 26 points (9-17 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals over 33 minutes.
Poole has eclipsed the 25-point mark in two of his three appearances this season, and he seems firmly entrenched as the Wizards' primary offensive option just three games into the season. The main problem with Poole lies in his lack of efficiency, but in formats where field-goal percentages do not matter, he's been excellent in the first week of the campaign.
