27 days ago

Jordan Poole’s $34M Next Season Becomes Pelicans' Problem as Trade Talk Grows

New Orleans is exploring ways to move the deals tied to either Poole and/or Dejounte Murray. Poole has been a healthy DNP in the past two games as the Pelicans chase a defensive identity, and he’s shooting 37% from the field, second-worst among 300-shot players, ahead of only Jamal Shead. He’s owed $34M next season, sparking local blowback.