Jordan Poole is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Denver because of an illness, and his status remains day-to-day. The Pelicans are 0-3 and expect to have him available as they look for their first win.
What happened
Jordan Poole is probable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The official injury report, updated Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1:45 p.m. ET, lists the 27-year-old guard as day-to-day with an illness. That is the same status he had on Tuesday, Oct. 27, when he first appeared on the report with the illness. The report's comment reads: "Poole (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Denver." No other details about the illness have been announced, and an expected return date has not been announced.
What it means for the Pelicans
New Orleans hosts Denver on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. ET. The Pelicans are 0-3, have lost three straight and sit 14th in the standings. Poole has played in all three games, averaging 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 18.8 minutes. If he can't go, his minutes would go to the rest of the rotation. Dejounte Murray is averaging 20.3 points in 33.0 minutes. Saddiq Bey is at 15.7 points in 23.7 minutes, and Jeremiah Fears is at 8.3 points in 22.7 minutes. Yves Missi is out with a left knee issue, which thins the rotation further. New Orleans is 0-3 with Poole and has not played a game without him.
What to watch
The next injury report before tipoff will show whether Poole moves from probable to available. A return timeline has not been announced, and the team has not given details on the illness. Wednesday's home game against Denver is the next chance for the Pelicans to win their first game after an 0-3 start. Missi's status on the knee is the other one to watch.
Is Jordan Poole playing vs the Nuggets on Wednesday?
He is probable. The official injury report lists him as probable for Wednesday's 8 p.m. ET game against Denver because of an illness. His status is day-to-day.
When will Jordan Poole be back?
No return date has been announced. He is day-to-day with an illness and probable for Wednesday's game against Denver, so he may not miss any time.