Overview
- Herb Jones has a mild right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about a week, the team announced.
- Jordan Poole, out the past 10 games with a quad strain, has been cleared to resume on-court activities but remains without a return date.
- The projected Jones absence covers upcoming games against Chicago, Memphis, Golden State and the Lakers.
- New Orleans has won once in its past 10 games, including nine straight losses during Poole’s absence.
- Saddiq Bey and rookie Micah Peavy are expected to see larger roles, with Peavy recently making his first career start.