Jordan Poole is day-to-day with a left ankle injury after he left Wednesday's game against the Nuggets and did not return. The Pelicans are 0-3 and could be without a guard who has averaged 4.0 assists in 18.8 minutes.
What happened
Jordan Poole hurt his left ankle in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets and did not return. The injury report updated his status to day-to-day at 9:46 PM ET on Oct. 28. The report said Poole finished with two points on 1-of-3 shooting, 0-of-1 from three, plus one rebound and one steal in seven minutes. He had already been listed day-to-day with an illness on Tuesday, Oct. 27. He was cleared from that listing on Wednesday before the ankle injury.
What it means for the Pelicans
New Orleans is 0-3, has lost three straight and sits 14th. The opponent and date of the next game have not been announced. Through three games, Poole has averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 18.8 minutes. He has played in all three games, so the team has no record without him. If he sits, more of the guard load would fall on Dejounte Murray (33.0 minutes, 20.3 points) and Jeremiah Fears (22.7 minutes, 8.3 points). Trey Murphy III (33.3 minutes) and Saddiq Bey (23.7 minutes) could also take on more. The frontcourt is already thin, with Yves Missi out with a left knee injury.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Poole's ankle keeps him day-to-day or changes his status. The report lists Oct. 29 as his expected return date. No other timeline has been announced. Also watch Missi's left knee, since he is also out. The opponent and date of the Pelicans' next game have not been announced. New Orleans is still looking for its first win.
Is Jordan Poole playing the Pelicans' next game?
He is day-to-day with a left ankle injury. The injury report lists Oct. 29 as his expected return. No final decision on his next game has been announced.
When will Jordan Poole be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 29 as his expected return. He is day-to-day, and no other timeline has been announced.