The Pelicans reportedly have removed Jordan Poole from the rotation and plan to dangle him in trade talks.
The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly no longer see guard Jordan Poole in their plans for this season.
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According to Will Guillory of The Athletic, Poole, who has fallen out of the Pelicans’ rotation, is planned to be dangled in trade talks.
"There is a growing sentiment that the Pelicans would prefer to move one — if not both — of the contracts attached to Poole and Murray," Guillory reports.
"Poole, a healthy DNP in the Pelicans’ last two games, is having an awful season, and keeping him on the floor has been difficult for a team trying to establish a defensive identity."
"Along with his defensive struggles, Poole is shooting 37 percent from the field, the second-lowest shooting percentage of anyone this season with at least 300 field goal attempts. The only player below him is Raptors reserve guard Jamal Shead."
"Poole still has one year and $34 million left on his deal after this season, a major point of criticism for the Pelicans after they traded for him last summer. The 'Jordan Poole trade' has rapidly become the 'Saddiq Bey trade' to folks in New Orleans, as Bey’s surprising production this season — along with the promising play of second-round pick Micah Peavy — are the only reasons that move hasn’t been viewed as a complete disaster," he adds.
Poole is averaging 14.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3 assists in around 25 minutes per game this season.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans currently rank last in the Western Conference with a 12–37 record.
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