New Orleans Pelicans confirm Jordan Poole remains on roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans announced that guard Jordan Poole has not been waived, countering false claims circulating online. A viral report suggested the Pelicans had let go of Poole, but this has been confirmed as misinformation. Poole, under a fully guaranteed contract worth $34 million, remains with the team. The Pelicans are not expected to release him as they look for trade opportunities to address their cap situation. Poole's contract could present potential trade value closer to the trade deadline.
- •Jordan Poole is still on the Pelicans' roster.
- •A viral report falsely claimed he was waived.
- •Poole's contract is fully guaranteed at $34 million.
- •Pelicans are exploring trade options for Poole.
- •No major moves have been made by the Pelicans this offseason.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Pelicans Did Not Waive Jordan Poole Despite Viral Claim
"Fake news spread around the internet over the past few days that the New Orleans Pelicans had waived guard Jordan Poole, but that did not happen.
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