Jordan Poole receives questionable injury information for Suns game
As it is The New Orleans Pelicans (8–23) prepare to open a three-game homestand with back-to-back games beginning on Friday night, the team set up a quarterback Jordan Poole which is questionable on his latest injury report ahead of the matchup against the Phoenix Suns (16-13).
The Pelicans announced that Poole has work to do left ankle pain and will be evaluated before tip-off on Friday at 8:00 PM ET. The tag comes as New Orleans looks to stabilize its rotation after a challenging first half of the season.
Poole last appeared on Monday night at A 119–113 win over the Dallas Mavericks. In that contest, the veteran senior posted 14 points, two rebounds and one assist, 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 game. His shooting numbers fluctuated, as he made 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
Poole’s potential absence would add to New Orleans’ injury concerns. The Pelicans also ruled out Herb Jones with a sprained right ankle. 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.
Jones, a former first-team all-defensive selection, has been a key presence on both ends of the floor this season. In 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 on Saturday night at 7:00 PM ET to close out the back-to-back set. After the opener, New Orleans is scheduled to host the New York Knicks (21-9) on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
With the team still dealing with injuries and roster adjustments, Poole’s status will remain in focus as New Orleans looks to gain momentum during the home game.
2025-12-25 22:26:00
