Jordan Poole was upgraded from out to day-to-day late Thursday with a left ankle injury, and Oct. 31 is listed as his expected return. That puts him in line for Saturday's home game against the Hawks.
What happened
Jordan Poole was upgraded to day-to-day on the injury report at 10:55 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 29. He had been listed out earlier that day with a left ankle injury. The report's comment still reflects the earlier call: "Poole (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings." The report lists Oct. 31 as his expected return. He has been on the report all week. He was day-to-day with an illness on Tuesday, Oct. 27. On Wednesday he was cleared, then listed day-to-day again with the ankle. He was downgraded to out on Thursday.
What it means for the Pelicans
The Pelicans host the Hawks on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. ET. That is the same date the report gives for Poole's return. New Orleans is 1-4, 13th in the standings, and won its last game. Poole has played four games and averages 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 15.9 minutes. The Pelicans are 0-4 with him and 1-0 without him. Without him, Dejounte Murray has carried the backcourt at 32.3 minutes and 17.8 points, and Jeremiah Fears adds 21.8 minutes and 10.2 points. Depth is thin, though. Murray is day-to-day for a personal matter, and Yves Missi is out with a left knee injury.
What to watch
The next injury report before Saturday's game against the Hawks will show whether Poole is available. Oct. 31 is listed as his expected return, but the team has not announced a decision for that game. Murray's status matters too. If both guards are limited, Fears and Herbert Jones would likely see more minutes. Missi remains out, and no timeline for his return has been announced.
Is Jordan Poole playing vs the Hawks on Saturday, Oct. 31?
He is day-to-day with a left ankle injury, and Oct. 31 is listed as his expected return. A final decision on Saturday's game has not been announced.
When will Jordan Poole be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 31 as his expected return. That is the date of the Pelicans' home game against the Hawks at 7 p.m. ET.