Jordan Poole Listed Game-Time Decision with Ankle Injury

Jordan Poole is a game-time decision for the New Orleans Pelicans due to an ankle injury logged on Nov. 1, 2026, at 4:01 ET. The latest injury snapshot taken at that same timestamp reflects the identical status, leaving his availability uncertain for the team's road game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 2. Based on his recent on-court output and the team's baseline statistics, his status directly impacts a portion of New Orleans' backcourt rotation.

Precise Event Log and Player Profile

On Nov. 1, 2026, at 4:01 ET, an injury status update established that Jordan Poole is a game-time decision with an ankle injury. The current injury snapshot, recorded at that exact same time of 4:01 ET, shows no further status change, confirming he remains a game-time decision.

Across his last 10 games played between March 16, 2026, and October 28, 2026, Jordan Poole averaged 18.5 minutes per game. During that run, he recorded 9.0 points, 3.0 assists, 1.6 rebounds, 0.7 steals, and 0.5 blocks per contest, accompanied by 1.3 turnovers. He carried a 21.2 percent usage rate, a true shooting percentage of 38.7 percent, and an average plus-minus of -1.4.

Metric	Jordan Poole (10 Games)	Pelicans Team (10 Games)
Minutes / Record	18.5 MPG	2-8 Record
Points Per Game	9.0	121.8
Turnovers Per Game	1.3	15.4
Shooting Efficiency	38.7% True Shooting	53.3% Effective FG

Statistical Analysis of Team Impact

Analysis of the team's performance metrics illustrates the environment in which Jordan Poole operates. Over their past 10 games from April 3, 2026, to October 29, 2026, the Pelicans generated a 2-8 record. They averaged 121.8 points per game while allowing 125.0 points against, yielding a 114.2 offensive rating and a 117.6 defensive rating. New Orleans posted a 53.3 percent effective field goal percentage, shot 31.7 percent from three-point range, and averaged 15.4 turnovers per game.

Analysis indicates that Jordan Poole's 21.2 percent usage rate represents substantial involvement when he is on the floor. Analysis further shows that his 38.7 percent true shooting mark reflects efficiency struggles during his 18.5 minutes per game. If he cannot play, analysis suggests New Orleans will need to absorb his 3.0 assists and 1.3 turnovers across remaining guard minutes, though a 10-game individual sample size requires caution before drawing definitive conclusions.

Market Context Ahead of Memphis Matchup

The Pelicans travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 2, 2026, at 20:00 ET. In the betting market, the home Grizzlies are priced at -238 on the moneyline, while the visiting Pelicans sit at +193.

These moneyline figures translate to an implied win probability of 70.4 percent for Memphis and 34.1 percent for New Orleans prior to removing the market vigorish. No point spread or game total was published. The market reflects a clear expectation that New Orleans faces an uphill battle on the road regardless of final lineup confirmation.