Jordan Poole Rumors

There is a growing sentiment that the Pelicans would prefer to move one — if not both — of the contracts attached to Jordan Poole and Dejounte Murray. Poole, a healthy DNP in the Pelicans’ last two games, is having an awful season, and keeping him on the floor has been difficult for a team fighting to establish a defensive identity. Along with his defensive struggles, Poole is shooting 37 percent from the field, the second-lowest shooting percentage of anyone this season with at least 300 field goal attempts. Poole still has one year and $34 million left on his deal after this season, a point of major criticism for the Pelicans after they traded for him last summer.

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A Spurs fan makes the halfcourt shot off the shot clock to win $10,000 (with replays)! Jordan Poole and the ref are stunned

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In a hilarious moment caught on camera, the Pelicans guard was asked how he felt when his face caught a punch from former teammate Draymond Green back in 2022. “It's tough, bro,” Poole said before the clip cut out, via NBA Centel on X (formerly Twitter).

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Players that the Pelicans are willing to discuss? Combo guard Jordan Poole and the feisty Jose Alvarado are said to feature on that list, but recent first-round pick Yves Missi seems to be generating the greatest interest among the players for which the Pelicans have been testing the market.

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"Other than a few details, this trade was essentially a three-way deal where the Pelicans got Jordan Poole, the Hawks got CJ McCollum and the Wizards got Trae Young," one East executive told ESPN, referencing the Poole-McCollum swap from last June. "If that had all happened in the summer in one move, there may have been some more questions for Atlanta. But the way this season has played out and with how terrific Jalen [Johnson] has played as a creator, it makes more sense now."

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MrBuckBuck: NBA TV: The Association Breaks Down Deni Avdija's Hot Season! Former NBA players Cuttino Mobley and Tristan Thompson talk about the ascension of Deni Avdija to all-star player. Mobley said he was very impressed with how Deni played alongside Jordan Poole, and that Chauncey

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Sources tell The Stein Line that the Wizards have been actively exploring their trade options with McCollum, who is playing out the final year of his current contract at $30.7 million after Washington acquired the veteran guard in the offseason in a deal that sent Jordan Poole to the Pelicans.

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Pelicans NBA: Jordan Poole (left ankle soreness) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game vs. Phoenix

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The Pelicans have upgraded Jordan Poole (left ankle soreness) to questionable for Friday’s game against Phoenix.

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Marc J. Spears: Pelicans say Jordan Poole (left ankle soreness) is out for tonight's game vs. Cleveland.

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The Pelicans have downgraded Herb Jones (right ankle sprain) to out for Tuesday's game against Cleveland. Jordan Poole (left ankle soreness) is questionable.

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Jim Eichenhofer: James Borrego today on Jordan Poole being a difference-maker for #Pelicans: "Overall, his impact on the game is tremendous. Just how he can score the ball, stretch the defense, make plays. He can go on a big roll by himself – he can turn a 2-point game into an 8-point game quickly."

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Pelicans Film Room: “We have such an active crowd whether its full or its not full... They want to cheer. They want to be loud... We have fans that love to watch hoop. Obviously we have to give them something to cheer for... We gave them something tonight" -- Jordan Poole on the crowd engagement

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Pelicans Film Room: "I hated it. I didnt like it at all but I couldnt do anything about it. I was playing injured the first seven games also... You cant do anything about an injury but you can do whatever you can to try to get back" -- Jordan Poole on sitting out of games

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