Poole (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah.
In what has now become a viral clip on X, Poole was seen playfully jogging to the baseline with his tongue out ala Michael Jordan. He then came to a complete stop, had his knees bent, and started flicking his tongue up and down.
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole will miss the upcoming game against the Utah Jazz due to an elbow injury. This marks Poole's third consecutive game on the sidelines, as the team navigates a challenging injury situation.
Poole will miss a second straight game due to a hyperextended elbow, and it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, though his next chance will come Wednesday versus Utah. With Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) also sidelined, Bub Carrington and Marcus Smart should see more minutes.
Utah ranks fifth in the league with 45.6 rebounds per game ... TOP PERFORMERS: Bilal Coulibaly is shooting 41.8% and averaging 12.4 points for the Wizards. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.1 points over the last 10 games. Collin Sexton is shooting 47.6% ...
The Washington Wizards, who have the fewest wins in the NBA this season, have a chance for their second three-game winning streak on Monday night in their rematch with the host Toronto Raptors.
Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high pick in this summer’s NBA Draft.
Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high pick in this summer's NBA Draft.