Wizards' Jordan Poole: Rough shooting night Friday
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Poole managed three points (1-7 FG, 0-6 3PT, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the Raptors.
Poole was ice cold from the floor, missing all six of his three-point attempts. He is slated to be the starting point guard to open the season, providing him a relatively safe floor, assuming you can land him in the eighth or ninth round of drafts. The scoring could be inconsistent, as we saw here, but he should have a long leash given the Wizards are again unlikely to prioritize winning this season.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Leads starters with 16 points
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Poole finished Sunday's 125-98 preseason loss to the Raptors with 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists and one rebound over 22 minutes.
Poole was the leading scorer for the Wizards on Sunday and put up the second-highest point tally in the game behind the Raptors' RJ Barrett (shoulder). Poole had a volatile 2023-24 campaign, and he finished his first season with the Wizards averaging 17.4 points on 41.3 percent shooting (including 32.6 percent from three on 7.2 3PA/G), 4.4 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 30.1 minutes per game. Poole is slated to serve as Washington's primary ballhandler to start the 2024-25 season.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Starting season as point guard
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Poole will be Washington's starting point guard and primary ballhandler to start the season, Bijan Todd of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Poole, coach Brian Keefe and General Manager Will Dawkins collaborated to assess the best way to maximize what the 25-year-old can bring to the Wizards' backcourt. Poole spent 46.1 percent of his on-ball touches working out of pick-and-roll last season, but he mustered a subpar 47.4 effective field-goal percentage on those possessions -- ranking 61st out of 62 qualifying ball handlers. Washington is attempting to rehabilitate Poole's efficiency as he enters Year 2 of a four-year, $128 million contract. On an individual level, Poole's total performance improved after the All-Star break, as he averaged 20.9 points and 5.8 assists while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 35.9 percent on 8.9 threes per game across 26 regular-season contests.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Participates in first camp practice
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Poole (illness) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Poole's first season in Washington didn't begin well, and he was ultimately moved out of the starting lineup for a couple of weeks. However, the benching appeared to light a fire under him, and he finished strong, averaging 20.8 points, 5.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals over his final 27 regular-season appearances. Poole missed the final two games of the campaign due to an illness, but as expected, that won't impact him to start the 2024-25 campaign.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Out for finale
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Poole (illness) will not play in Sunday's season finale in Boston.
Poole had high expectations in his first season with the Wizards after being dealt from Golden State, and it is fair to say he did not quite live up to them. Still, the 24-year-old shooting guard will end the year with averages of 17.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.4 triples across 30.1 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Questionable against Boston
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Poole (illness) is questionable to face the Celtics on Sunday.
Poole missed Friday's game against the Bulls, his first absence since Jan. 31. If Poole is unable to play, guys like Jared Butler and Johnny Davis could be asked to step up.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Ruled out for Friday
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Poole (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Poole is dealing with a non-COVID illness and will be sidelined for the first time since Jan. 31. Jared Butler and Johnny Davis could see increased run Friday, while Poole's final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against Boston.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Goes for 24 points in loss
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Poole provided 24 points (9-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 130-121 loss to the Timberwolves.
Poole had a rough start to his first season with the Wizards, but spending time on the bench midway through the campaign seems to have helped him turn a corner, and he's ending the campaign on a solid note. Poole has scored 20 or more points in five of his last six appearances, a span in which he's averaging 23.3 points per game while shooting 43.2 percent from the field.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Flirts with double-double in defeat
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Poole finished with 20 points (8-20 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine assists and five rebounds over 35 minutes in Friday's 108-102 loss to Portland.
Poole connected on a team-best trio of threes while handing out a team-high assist total and ending as one of two players with 20 or more points in a near double-double performance. Poole has distributed nine or more assists in four games this season, and he has now posted at least 20 points and eight dimes in four contests.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Hits five threes in loss
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Poole notched 29 points (10-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 loss to the Lakers.
Poole hit at least five three-pointers in a game for the ninth time this season. Since being reinserted into the starting lineup March 16, Poole has averaged 20.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting, 3.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 32.8 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Needs 20 shots to score 22 points
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Poole chipped in 22 points (8-20 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 119-107 loss to the Heat.
Poole seems to have recovered the starting role he missed following the All-Star break, and while he remains inconsistent and efficient, his overall numbers have been trending up compared to his midseason struggles. No one can deny Poole's ability as a scorer, but that won't matter much in fantasy if he continues to shoot the ball as poorly as he had been doing earlier this season. Since returning to the starting lineup, Poole has averaged 19.9 points per game over his last nine outings.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Poor shooting night vs. Pistons
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Poole had seven points (3-15 FG, 1-8 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and one block across 37 minutes during Friday's 96-87 loss to the Pistons.
Coming off a season-high 38-point performance Wednesday against the Nets, Poole regressed with a seven-point outing Friday. He shot 20.0 percent from the field and missed all but one of his three-point attempts. Poole was responsible for five of the Wizards' 18 turnovers, which was tied with Kyle Kuzma and Deni Avdija for most on the team. Poole will look to bounce back Sunday against the Heat.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Season-best outing in overtime loss
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Poole notched 38 points (15-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists and seven rebounds over 44 minutes in Wednesday's 112-119 overtime loss to Brooklyn.
Poole led all players in Wednesday's contest in threes made while posting a game-high-tying point total and ending two assists and three boards shy of a triple-double in a well-rounded performance. Poole set season high marks in scoring and rebounds, notching his eighth game of the year with five or more threes.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Scores team-high 23 in Chicago
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Poole contributed 23 points (8-20 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and five assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 107-105 win over the Bulls.
Making his sixth straight start, Poole led the Wizards in scoring as they won a third straight game for the first time all season. The fifth-year guard has topped 20 points only twice since rejoining the starting five, and over that six-game stretch, Poole has averaged 18.7 points, 5.5 assists, 2.7 boards, 2.5 threes and 1.2 steals -- numbers more in line with his production for the Warriors over the last couple years.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Good to go Monday
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Poole (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Poole will suit up for a 25th straight game and should draw a sixth straight start at point guard, as Tyus Jones (back) remains out. Poole has dealt with hip and ankle injuries lately, but he's one of Washinton's only regulars suiting up Monday, opening a path for heavy usage again. Over his last six games, Poole has averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 30.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Questionable for Monday
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Poole is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls due to a right ankle sprain.
Poole dealt with a hip injury ahead of Saturday's game against the Raptors but was able to suit up. However, he's now dealing with an ankle injury threatening his availability for Monday's matchup. If he's available, he could see increased run again since Tyus Jones (back) will remain out.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Sets season high in double-double
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Poole tallied 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 assists, four rebounds and three steals over 38 minutes in Saturday's 112-109 win over Toronto.
Poole ended up taking the court Saturday despite dealing with a hip injury that had him listed as questionable entering the contest, going on to lead all players in the game with a season-high assist total while adding a team-high trio of steals and ending two points shy of the 20-point mark in a winning effort. Poole has dished out 10 or more assists in two games this season, both of which have ended in a double-double performance.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Set to play vs. Toronto
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Poole (hip) is available for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.
Poole has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with a right hip contusion. The 24-year-old guard has posted 45.5/38.3/90.9 shooting splits across his 11 appearances so far in March.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Questionable for Saturday
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Poole is questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto due to a right hip contusion.
Poole has returned to the starting lineup over the last four matchups, averaging 17.8 points, 4.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 27.5 minutes per game. He hasn't missed a game since Jan. 31, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Saturday. Johnny Davis and Corey Kispert could see increased run if Poole is unavailable.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Leads from deep in 30-point outing
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Poole finished with 31 points (12-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists and two rebounds over 23 minutes in Sunday's 130-104 loss to Boston.
Poole led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring while connecting on a team-leading trio of threes and handing out a quartet of assists to boost shorthanded Washington offensively in a losing effort. Poole has surpassed the 30-point mark in seven games this season, including in three of his last 10 outings.
