Jordan Poole's Quadriceps Injury Sidelines Him for Another Week, Pelicans Re-Assessment Looms

Jordan Poole (quadriceps) will be re-assessed in approximately one week, the Pelicans announced Friday. Last season, Poole was a fantasy disappointment with the Wizards after being traded from the Warriors, struggling with efficiency (16.3 points, 40% FG from Oct-Feb) and even being benched. However, he found his rhythm in March and April, averaging 20.3 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in his final 21 appearances. Now with the New Orleans Pelicans, after being traded for Chris Paul, Poole is expected to be a go-to playmaker alongside Kyle Kuzma, offering a chance for major offensive numbers. Despite career highs of 20.4 points and 4.5 assists in a prior regular season, he posted a career-high 3.1 turnovers and a career-worst 33.6% from three. His bounceback potential is higher in points leagues.