No Dunks Urgent Pod | Pelicans Acquire Jordan Poole From Wizards For CJ McCollum
Jun 24, 2025
An urgent discussion breaks down the trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards. Jordan Poole heads to New Orleans while CJ McCollum moves to Washington. The hosts analyze who benefits more from this swap and the potential effects on team chemistry. Performance concerns are raised, along with insights into how new players might reshape strategies for both teams. They also explore the playoff prospects and future strategies that arise from this significant trade.
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Guard Swap: Age vs Potential
- The trade between the Pelicans and Wizards mainly swaps similar guard types but at different career stages.
- Wizards gain veteran stability with CJ McCollum and cap space, while Pelicans gamble on Jordan Poole's potential.
Pelicans Take Risk on Poole
- The Wizards reject Jordan Poole's contract, signaling the end of that experiment.
- The Pelicans take on longer guaranteed deals with less locker room impact and lose expiring contracts.
Poole's Upside Over McCollum
- Jordan Poole is preferred over CJ McCollum based on youth and recent performance.
- Poole's potential for rehabilitation excites some despite fit concerns with the Pelicans' roster.