Jordan Poole Listed as Game-Time Decision for Pelicans

Point guard Jordan Poole is a game-time decision with an ankle injury reported on Oct. 28, 2026. As of Oct. 29, 2026, at 05:00 ET, the current status snapshot mirrors the initial log, keeping him as a game-time decision without an expected return date. The availability update comes as the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to host the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 29, 2026.

Status Log and Recent Player Production

The database event on Oct. 28, 2026, recorded an ankle injury for Jordan Poole, establishing his status as a game-time decision. The latest snapshot observed at 05:00 ET on Oct. 29, 2026, maintains that precise designation with no specified expected return date and no prior injury status on record.

Across 10 games from Feb. 28, 2026, through Oct. 24, 2026, Jordan Poole averaged 19.3 minutes per game for New Orleans. His individual per-game averages during that sample include 9.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.7 blocks, against 1.7 turnovers. His efficiency figures show a 0.422 true shooting percentage, a 22.6% usage rate, and a -3.2 average plus/minus.

Metric	Jordan Poole (10 Games)	Pelicans Team Average (10 Games)
Points Per Game	9.9	120.3
Turnovers Per Game	1.7	14.5
Shooting Efficiency	0.422 True Shooting %	0.521 Effective FG %

Team Performance and On-Court Analysis

Analysis of recent team metrics highlights the context surrounding New Orleans. Over a 10-game stretch from March 29, 2026, to Oct. 24, 2026, the Pelicans posted a 1-9 record. The team logged an offensive rating of 114.6 and a defensive rating of 122.3, scoring 120.3 points per game while giving up 127.8 points per game. New Orleans produced a 0.521 effective field goal percentage, shot 0.330 from three-point distance, and averaged 14.5 turnovers.

From an analytical perspective, Jordan Poole's usage rate of 22.6% indicates significant involvement during his 19.3 minutes of action. His 3.1 assists per game represent key ball distribution for an offense committing 14.5 turnovers per contest. However, his 0.422 true shooting percentage sits below the team's 0.521 effective field goal percentage, and his -3.2 average plus/minus aligns with a defensive structure that has surrendered 127.8 points per game over the recent sample.

Market Context for the Sacramento Game

The Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 29, 2026, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 ET. The market lists New Orleans as a 5.5-point favorite (-5.5 spread) with a -224 moneyline, while Sacramento sits at +176 on the moneyline. The game total is set at 237.5 points.

Analysis of the market baseline indicates that pricing continues to favor New Orleans despite a 1-9 record over 10 games and an opponent scoring average of 127.8 points allowed. Market pricing incorporates all available information, balancing Jordan Poole's 9.9 points and 19.3 minutes per game alongside his potential absence or presence as a game-time decision.