The Pelicans are facing the same Jordan Poole lesson the Wizards already learned

Oct 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesThis offseason the Washington Wizards managed to free themselves of the Jordan Poole problem that plagued them for each of the last two years.

After a career-year in Washington, general manager Will Dawkins managed to find a trade partner for a contract that was at one time deemed to be one of the worst deals in the NBA.

That trade partner came at the expense of the New Orleans Pelicans, who's roster construction has slowly but surely plagued them into what will be…