The Washington Wizards are among a few teams in the NBA that is in the midst of a rebuild. After missing the playoffs for the ...

Poole was a top-30 scorer in the entire league. Certainly that is something to feel proud of, not just for him, but for the Wizards too. The Wizards relied on him heavily throughout the season.

Poole, a six-year veteran who has averaged 16.8 points per game, also joins his third franchise after spending his first four seasons with Golden State and the past two with the Wizards.

You barely know they exist. Their name has no relevance to their hometown. They have no signature superstar. They traded ...

FILE – Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) and Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Nov. 20, 2023.

The New Orleans Pelicans traded CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and a 2025 second-round pick.

Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) warms up before a game against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel ...

Poole becomes extension-eligible on October 31. October 31 is also the date by which the Pelicans have to decide whether to exercise Jordan Hawkins ‘ and Messi’s team options.

After the Jordan Poole-C.J. McCollum trade, the Wizards could have eight players under contract whose salaries add up to only about $51 million heading into the summer of 2026.

Poole was a top-30 scorer in the entire league. Certainly that is something to feel proud of, not just for him, but for the Wizards too. The Wizards relied on him heavily throughout the season.