Poole (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Poole will miss a second straight game due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will come Monday at Memphis. Bennedict Mathurin and Herbert Jones are candidates for increased playing time in Poole's absence.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Won't play Thursday
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Poole (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Poole will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set after spraining his left ankle in Wednesday's loss to Denver. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Atlanta. In the meantime, Bennedict Mathurin and Herbert Jones are candidates for increased burn. With Dejounte Murray (personal) also out, AJ Johnson could enter the rotation.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Downgraded to doubtful
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Poole (ankle) is now doubtful for Thursday against the Kings.
Poole appears likely to miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran left Wednesday's game against Denver after just seven minutes and failed to return. His absence could open things up a bit for Bennedict Mathurin.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Won't return Wednesday
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Poole (ankle) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. He finished with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over seven minutes.
Poole was on the injury report heading into the contest due to an illness. While he was able to suit up, he has since been ruled out due to an ankle injury suffered in the first half. The Pelicans play again Thursday versus the Kings, so Poole should at least be considered questionable.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Upgraded to available
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Poole (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Poole is cleared to play through an illness Wednesday. He's handling the backup point guard role behind Jeremiah Fears, averaging 7.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per game over three appearances so far.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Probable for Wednesday
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Poole (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Poole is under the weather but appears likely to suit up in the front end of this back-to-back set. Through three regular-season games, the veteran guard is averaging 7.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Muted role continues
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Poole supplied six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 141-135 overtime loss to Denver.
Poole saw 22 minutes off the bench, continuing to play a modest role for the Pelicans. Through three games, he has averaged 7.3 points and 4.0 assists in 18.8 minutes per game. It appears as though he is going to be saddled to the bench a lot, making him a non-factor in standard fantasy leagues.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Efficient off bench
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Poole finished with 14 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and two assists in 13 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Poole delivered an efficient offensive performance, leading New Orleans in scoring despite playing just 13 minutes. The veteran guard connected on three of his four attempts from beyond the arc and should continue providing the Pelicans with perimeter scoring. His fantasy value will depend on his role within a backcourt that also features Dejounte Murray (rest) and Jeremiah Fears.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Fares well Tuesday
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Poole finished with nine points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and one steal in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over the Thunder.
Poole came off the bench and didn't commit a turnover during his limited workload. The veteran guard should provide New Orleans with additional scoring and shooting in a reserve role this season.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Role uncertain this season
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The Pelicans gave Poole another competitor for playing time with the signing of Bennedict Mathurin on Wednesday.
Poole was a massive disappointment from a fantasy perspective in 2025-26, averaging 13.4 points, 3.1 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game over 39 regular-season appearances while falling out of the rotation at times. He'll be battling with Jeremiah Fears for the backup point guard role behind Dejounte Murray at training camp, while the addition of Mathurin could make it difficult for Poole to see steady minutes at shooting guard off the bench.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Coming off inconsistent season
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Poole provided New Orleans with an additional scoring threat initially during the 2025-26 campaign, but he would eventually fall out favor with the coaching staff.
Poole ended up making 39 regular-season appearances, shooting 37.2 percent from the field with 13.4 points, 3.1 assists and 2.0 rebounds. With Dejounte Murray (hand) expected to be back at full strength, Poole will face an uphill battle for playing time in 2026-27.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Headed to bench
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Poole will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Jordan Hawkins will replace Poole in the first unit for Sunday's game, and it'll be interesting to see how many minutes Poole receives in the reserve role. In 31 games off the bench this season, Poole has averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 assists and 2.2 triples per contest.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Puts up 34 points in win
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Poole closed Tuesday's 156-137 win over Utah with 34 points (12-23 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes.
Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones were all active Tuesday, but none of them saw the floor. Poole, who has been used sparingly in recent weeks, may get an extended look in the final two games of the regular season as the Pelicans have nothing to play for.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Starting versus Utah
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Poole will start Tuesday's game against Utah.
Poole will get the start for the first time in three months. In six starts during the campaign, the 26-year-old has averaged 18.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.7 steals across 33.7 minutes.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Drops out of rotation
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Poole (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Sunday in the Pelicans' 137-117 loss to the Clippers.
After being left out of the rotation for the Pelicans' final nine games before the All-Star break, Poole had resurfaced on New Orleans' second unit to begin the second half. He averaged 10.4 points, 3.6 assists and 3.0 assists over his last five appearances, but Poole had seen his playing time trend down over the Pelicans' previous two matchups, when he logged a combined 25 minutes. Though New Orleans was missing Zion Williamson (ankle) on Sunday, the returns of Trey Murphy (shoulder) and Dejounte Murray (reconditioning) were enough to bump Poole back out of the rotation. The 26-year-old guard's outlook for playing time will only worsen once Williamson is cleared to return to action.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Pops for 23 points in win
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Poole contributed 23 points (8-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 126-111 win over the 76ers.
Poole remained in the rotation Saturday, scoring 23 points in the process, the most he has scored since Dec 31. After being out of the rotation for nine straight games, he has now logged at least 24 minutes in two consecutive contests. It's hard to get an exact read on what is happening with the rotation, but assuming he continues to play a meaningful role, he could be worth a speculative pickup, specifically for those needing points and threes.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Resurfaces in rotation
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Poole posted three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes Friday in the Pelicans' 139-118 loss to the Bucks.
After going unused in each of the Pelicans' last nine games, Poole was dusted off and inserted into the rotation as New Orleans looked to add some more offensive firepower to the mix while Trey Murphy (shoulder) was sidelined. Despite seeing a healthy minutes total off the bench, Poole failed to deliver much of a spark. The Pelicans could get Murphy back for the second leg of their back-to-back set Saturday versus the 76ers, and Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is also drawing closer to his season debut, so Poole could find himself back outside of the rotation in short order.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Left out of rotation Sunday
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Poole (coach's decision) didn't appear off the bench Sunday in the Pelicans' 104-95 win over the Spurs.
After playing fewer than 20 minutes in three of his last five appearances, Poole saw his spot in the New Orleans rotation disappear entirely while the Pelicans welcomed Jose Alvarado (oblique) back from a nine-game absence. The Pelicans brought the 26-year-old in on an offseason deal with the hope that he would provide a scoring punch as a lead guard off the bench, and though he's averaging 14.5 points in just 25.4 minutes per game on the season, Poole has connected on just 37 percent of his attempts from the field and 33.6 percent of his attempts from three-point range. Poole is on New Orleans' books through next season at a hefty salary, so unless the Pelicans unload him ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, he'll likely get another look in the rotation at some point down the road in spite of his struggles.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Busy from long range Tuesday
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Poole contributed 16 points (4-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 122-116 loss to Denver.
The 26-year-old guard continues to light it up from long distance. Poole has drained four or more three-pointers in six of his last nine games (two starts), averaging 14.9 points, 3.3 threes, 3.0 assists and 1.2 boards in 24.3 minutes while shooting 43.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Delivers 21 off bench in loss
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Poole ended with 21 points (7-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 128-118 loss to Orlando.
The 26-year-old guard has been seeing a wildly varying role in the Pelicans' backcourt of late. Poole has started two of the last eight games and played anywhere from 12 to 39 minutes during that stretch, failing to score a point at all in two of those contests while topping 20 points in four others. That volatility makes him a risky DFS option, but Poole is averaging 14.8 points, 3.3 threes, 3.1 assists and 1.3 boards in 24.9 minutes in that time, production which has some value in deeper season-long formats.
