Jordan Poole is probable for the Pelicans' game against Utah on Wednesday night, per the injury report comment, after being listed Out with an ankle issue. New Orleans is 3-0 without him and 0-4 with him this season.
What happened
Jordan Poole's status changed on the Wednesday, Nov 4 injury report, posted at 7:35 PM ET. The report comment reads: "Poole (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Utah." The report's status line still shows Out, the same as his previous status, and gives no further detail on the injury. His timeline has moved back and forth between Out and Day-To-Day since Oct 29 for an ankle issue. Wednesday's entry marks him as cleared from Out. The report does not announce an expected return date.
What it means for the Pelicans
New Orleans hosts the Jazz at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday. The Pelicans are 3-4, the 11th seed, and have won three 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 3-0 without him. Without him, the minutes have gone to Trey Murphy III (33.0), Dejounte Murray (32.3), Zion Williamson (32.2), Jeremiah Fears (27.2), Saddiq Bey (26.2), Derik Queen (23.7), Herbert Jones (22.1) and Yves Missi (19.6). Murphy (knee, leg) and Missi (knee, leg) are both listed Out, so Murray, Fears and Bey carry more of the guard and wing minutes.
What to watch
The next thing to watch is whether Poole is active against Utah after the probable tag. His status has changed several times in a week, so the next injury report matters. No return date has been announced, and none should be assumed. The Pelicans will also keep monitoring Murphy and Missi, who are both Out. New Orleans is trying to extend its three-game win streak and climb from 11th in the standings.
Is Jordan Poole playing vs the Jazz?
He is probable for Wednesday's game against Utah, per the injury report comment. The report's status line still reads Out, so his availability is not confirmed. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET.
When will Jordan Poole be back?
No return date has been announced. The injury report lists him as probable for Wednesday's game against Utah because of an ankle issue.