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Pelicans’ Dumars Acquires Poole, Challenges Zion to Lead

7/19/2025

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In a bold move, Joe Dumars, the new executive of the New Orleans Pelicans, has acquired guard Jordan Poole from the Wizards, marking a pivotal shift in the team's strategy. Dumars is banking on dynamic guard play and urging star Zion Williamson to step up as a leader, despite his ongoing injury struggles, with a hefty $39.4 million salary on the line.

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Story summary

In a bold move, Joe Dumars, the new executive of the New Orleans Pelicans, has acquired guard Jordan Poole from the Wizards, marking a pivotal shift in the team's strategy. Dumars is banking on dynamic guard play and urging star Zion Williamson to step up as a leader, despite his ongoing injury struggles, with a hefty $39.4 million salary on the line.