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Pelicans Rule Jordan Poole Out With Mild Quad Strain, Re-Evaluation in 7–10 Days

New Orleans now navigates overlapping re-evaluations for Poole and Zion Williamson.

Overview

  • The team said Poole has a mild left vastus lateralis strain and will be re-evaluated within 7–10 days.
  • Poole is expected to miss roughly a week based on the announced timeline.
  • Head coach Willie Green had recently shifted Poole to a reserve role with rookie Jeremiah Fears starting.
  • Jose Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins, and Micah Peavy have been providing bench production in Poole’s absence.
  • Williamson is out with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain on the same 7–10 day re-evaluation window.