Jordan Poole, a rising guard in the NBA, was recently traded to the New Orleans Pelicans after spending two seasons with the Washington Wizards. The trade, finalized on July 6, involved a three-team exchange between the Pelicans, Wizards, and Houston Rockets. New Orleans acquired Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the draft rights to Micah Peavy from Washington in return for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick. Additionally, the Pelicans sent the draft rights for Mojave King to Houston.

“The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has completed a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets. The Pelicans have acquired Saddiq Bey, Jordan Poole and the draft rights to Micah Peavy from Washington in exchange for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second round pick. Additionally, New Orleans has traded the draft rights of Mojave King to the Houston Rockets.”

—Pelicans.com

Fan Reaction and Player History

Following the trade, the Pelicans shared content featuring Poole in their gear, which drew an outpouring of support from fans online. Poole’s recent season averages included 20.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, with shooting efficiencies of 43.2% overall and 37.8% from three-point range across 68 contests. Before joining the Wizards, Poole spent four years developing his game with the Golden State Warriors.

The positive response highlights the excitement surrounding Poole’s arrival in New Orleans and the potential impact he may have on the team’s future success.