Jordan Poole is day-to-day with an illness and is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Denver. The winless Pelicans expect to have their backup guard available as they try to end a three-game skid.
What happened
Jordan Poole was listed as day-to-day with an illness on the official injury report at 3:32 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The report gave the injury detail as "Illness · Other" and did not include any other specifics. Its comment reads: "Poole (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Denver." A previous status was not announced. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 28, the same day as the Nuggets game. The 27-year-old guard has played in all three of New Orleans' games so far.
What it means for the Pelicans
New Orleans hosts the Nuggets on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. ET. The Pelicans are 0-3, sit 14th in the standings and have lost three straight. Poole has come off the bench and averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 18.8 minutes over three games. The Pelicans are 0-3 with him and have not played a game without him. If he is limited, more of the guard minutes would go to Dejounte Murray, who is averaging 33.0 minutes and 20.3 points, and Jeremiah Fears, at 22.7 minutes and 8.3 points. The frontcourt is already short. Yves Missi is out with a left knee issue.
What to watch
The next injury report before Wednesday's tip will show whether Poole's probable tag holds. The listed expected return is Oct. 28, which lines up with the Denver game. No other timeline has been announced. Watch how the guard minutes get split behind Murray and Fears if Poole is limited, and check Missi's status as well. A win over the Nuggets would be New Orleans' first of the season.
Is Jordan Poole playing vs Nuggets on Wednesday?
He is listed as probable for Wednesday's 8 p.m. ET game against Denver. He is day-to-day with an illness. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Jordan Poole be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 28, the date of the Nuggets game. He has not missed a game so far this season.