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Final Injury Report for Hawks-Pelicans: Will Dejounte Murray, Jordan Poole Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are at home Saturday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference matchup. New Orleans enters Saturday’s game with a 1-4 record after defeating the Sacramento Kings at home Thursday night.

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Final Injury Report for Kings-Pelicans: Will Jordan Poole, Yves Missi Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are at home Thursday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup. New Orleans enters Thursday’s game with an 0-4 record after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Pelicans: Will Cameron Johnson, Jordan Poole Play?

The Denver Nuggets are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup. Denver enters Wednesday’s game with a 1-2 record after losing at home to the Golden State Warriors Monday night.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 22

Jordan Poole Only Hurt His Pelicans Outlook Further in Season Opener

Jordan Poole's biggest problem isn't that he missed all four of his shots in the New Orleans Pelicans' season opener. It's that he might not offer enough elsewhere to survive many nights like this.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Lindy's Sports / October 21

Jordan Poole’s Business Moves: Nike, Dockers & AI

Jordan Poole arrived in New Orleans in June 2025, traded from Washington along with Saddiq Bey and a second-round pick in a deal that sent CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Wizards.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 16

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey

Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

How Jamahl Mosley is rescuing Jordan Poole’s career with ‘clean slate’ policy

The most revealing Jordan Poole possession of the preseason may have happened before Jamahl Mosley’s proof-of-concept New Orleans Pelicans tipped off in Tulsa.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 6

Jordan Poole Has a Lot on the Line as Pelicans' Preseason Begins

Jordan Poole arrived in New Orleans as the player who was supposed to give the Pelicans' offense another gear. As the 2026-27 preseason begins, he now has to show he deserves a place in the rotation.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Warriors star Stephen Curry’s contract extension draws eye-opening Jordan Poole take

On Monday, the Golden State Warriors had their media day — with fans getting a look at Stephen Curry heading into the 18th season of his career. Curry is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the NBA, and he has four rings to his name throughout his time with the Warriors.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 18

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors

The Pelicans rewarded Saddiq Bey for his bounce-back season. Now comes the harder question: What do they do with Jordan Poole? Terry Kimble of NBA on SI argues that New Orleans should end the experiment after one season, and the basketball case is fairly straightforward.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 16

Warriors must avoid repeating Jordan Poole mistake with Brandin Podziemski

Everyone knows that the Golden State Warriors are slowly fading away from relevance in the competitive scene.

Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind

Interesting update emerges on Draymond Green’s future

Warriors' interest in Devin Booker shows team's embarrassing trend

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

NBA Notes: Bucks, Peyton Watson, Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Bulls

Would Peyton Watson make the Bucks considerably better next season? Maybe not. But that might not really be the point. The Bucks have been linked to Watson for more than a month, and Tre Allen of NBA On SI examines what the 23-year-old forward could mean for a Milwaukee team that has entered a rebuild.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 5

NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Kings

The Western Conference changed considerably this summer. The Thunder? Not so much. Oklahoma City mostly relied on the draft while watching teams such as the Spurs and Timberwolves make significant additions.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 11

ClutchPoints insider wants Spurs to trade De’Aaron Fox for Trey Murphy III, Jordan Poole

The NBA Finals are in full swing, and to this point it hasn’t been a good showing for San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox. Following the Spurs’ collapse in Game 4, Fox came under heavy criticism for his late-game decision to try and score while being pursued by Knicks defenders instead of simply trying to dribble out the clock.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 13

3 Players Who Won't Be on the Pelicans Roster Next Season

An offseason of change is looming in New Orleans. After another disastrous season that ended with fewer than 30 wins, the Pelicans have to make difficult decisions over the summer.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 7

Re-Grading Pelicans' Disastrous Jordan Poole-CJ McCollum Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans front office has had a ton of questionable moves ever since taking over last year. The decision to trade their unprotected first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft for Derik Queen has been widely criticized and will have a lasting impact on the franchise.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Jordan Poole’s Role Takes Unexpected Turn as Trade Rumors Begin to Swirl

It looks like the New Orleans Pelicans have had enough of Jordan Poole’s inconsistency. As one of their prized offseason acquisitions via a complicated three-team trade, Poole’s play with the Pelicans has been mostly subpar this season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 28

Pelicans' Jordan Poole Problem Is Impossible to Solve

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night after a hard-fought battle. It was a solid showing against the best team in the league, especially on the defensive end, putting up a 108.5 defensive rating.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Jordan Poole Gets Booed at Home After Brutal Airball From Three-Point Line

The New Orleans Pelicans had another rough run against the Detroit Pistons in their recent matchup. With a 104-112 loss, the 15th-seeded Western team fell on a 10-36 overall record.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

Pelicans share injury updates on Herb Jones, Jordan Poole

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain, the team announced Monday.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 11, 2025

Wizards 2025 Player Grades: Jordan Poole

Jordan Poole was quite a player for Washington Wizards fans. He may not have been the star who changed the franchise, but I did provide some memorable moments for the fans, from hitting game-winning shots to some highlight-worthy plays, as well as some plays that we would rather forget.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2025

Pelicans' 'injury curse' extends to the summer

The New Orleans Pelicans just finished a nightmare season where countless key players suffered injuries. Jose Alvarado's scary fall Friday shows the Pelicans' "injury curse" might not be done yet.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / July 1, 2025