New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole is out of the lineup for at least a week after suffering a calf injury.
"Jordan Poole has been diagnosed with a mild left vastus lateralis (quad) strain," Nola.com columnist Rod Walker reported Friday morning. "Poole will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days."
Poole, acquired in an offseason trade with the Washington Wizards for veteran guard C.J. McCollum, has averaged 17.3 points and 3.4 assists this season. He's the team's second-leading scorer behind forward Zion Williamson (22.8).
Pelicans head coach Willie Green has experimented with Poole in multiple roles — from point guard to shooting guard and sixth man. Late in games, Poole intentionally has tried to establish a pick-and-roll attack with Williamson.
The Pelicans still haven't found a solid, consistent option at point guard as Dejounte Murray rehabs from his Achilles injury. On Thursday night, Murray posted on Instagram he's passed some tests in his rehabbing process.
Poole re-entered the starting lineup in Tuesday's 116-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Green said he made the decision because of Williamson and Yves Missi's injuries.
On Tuesday, the Pelicans announced Williamson is also out for at least seven to 10 days with a strained hamstring. This is fourth-consecutive season Williamson has missed time due to a hamstring injury.