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As the New Orleans Pelicans (8–23) prepare to open a three-game homestand with back-to-back games beginning Friday night, the team listed guard Jordan Poole as questionable on its latest injury report ahead of the matchup against the Phoenix Suns (16-13).
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The Pelicans announced that Poole is dealing with left ankle soreness and will be evaluated ahead of Friday’s 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off. The designation comes as New Orleans looks to stabilize its rotation following a challenging first half of the season.
Poole last appeared Monday night in a 119–113 win over the Dallas Mavericks. In that contest, the veteran guard recorded 14 points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 4-for-12 from the field, 2-for-8 from three-point range and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line in 27 minutes.
Now in his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Poole has appeared in 12 games, including four starts. The 26-year-old is averaging 17.0 points, 3.3 assists and 1.7 rebounds per game while playing 29.1 minutes per contest. His shooting numbers have fluctuated, as he is connecting on 36.9% of his field-goal attempts and 29.7% from beyond the arc.
Pelicans list Jordan Poole as questionable, rule out Herb Jones ahead of Suns matchup
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Poole’s potential absence would add to New Orleans’ injury concerns. The Pelicans also ruled out Herb Jones with a right ankle sprain. Jones last played Monday night against Dallas, finishing with nine points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal while shooting 4-for-7 from the field and 1-for-2 from three in 22 minutes.
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Jones, a former All-Defensive First Team selection, has been a key presence on both ends of the floor this season. Through 22 games, he is averaging 9.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 40.7% from the field and 34.4% from three-point range in 28.0 minutes per outing.
The Pelicans will face Phoenix again Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET to close the back-to-back set. Following the homestand opener, New Orleans is scheduled to host the New York Knicks (21-9) on Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET.
With the team still navigating injuries and lineup adjustments, Poole’s status will remain a focal point as New Orleans looks to gain momentum during the homestand.
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