Fansided · Dec 9, 2025
The Pelicans have a Jordan Poole problem that can’t be solved
What once looked like a smart addition to bolster the backcourt is quickly becoming a disaster for the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix | Kelly Defina/GettyImagesYou can point to many things as reasons why the 2025-26 season has been off to a disastrous start for the New Orleans Pelicans. The ones I often find myself pointing to are the continued trend of injuries, lack of shot creation, a thin guard rotation, and a lack of defensive talent. All of these things, except the defensive talent part, are things Jordan Poole was brought in to help fix, but because of his injury, he hasn’t been able to.