The Pelicans ruled guard Jordan Poole out with a left ankle injury, upgrading him from day-to-day. The report lists an expected return of Nov. 4, so he is down for Monday's game at Memphis.
What happened
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole was listed as out on the injury report posted Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3:28 p.m. ET. He had been day-to-day. The injury is described as a left ankle and leg issue. The report's comment reads that Poole (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks. His status has changed repeatedly since Oct. 28. He moved between day-to-day and out on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30, and he was listed day-to-day earlier Sunday. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 4.
What it means for the Pelicans
New Orleans plays at the Grizzlies on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Pelicans are 2-4, in 11th place, and have won two straight. Poole has played four games and averages 15.9 minutes, 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. The team is 0-4 with him and 2-0 without him. Without him, Dejounte Murray leads the rotation at 32.3 minutes and 17.8 points. Trey Murphy III (31.8) and Zion Williamson (31.7) follow, then Jeremiah Fears (25.3) and Saddiq Bey (24.5). Yves Missi is out with a left knee issue, and Murray is day-to-day for a personal reason.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the Nov. 4 return date holds. No return beyond that date has been announced. Poole is out for Monday's game at Memphis. The only game on the schedule right now is that one. Watch Murray's day-to-day status as well. If he cannot play, the Pelicans lose their leading minutes-getter in the rotation while Poole and Missi are both out.
Is Jordan Poole playing at the Grizzlies?
No. Poole is listed as out with a left ankle injury. The Pelicans visit Memphis on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
When will Jordan Poole be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 4. The Pelicans have not announced anything beyond that date.