Pelicans-Wizards Trade: McCollum for Poole – Details
The Pelicans just made a major move, acquiring Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey in a trade with the Washington Wizards! This blockbuster deal sends CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to Washington, while the Pelicans gain Poole, Bey, and the No. 40 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. This is a notable shift for New Orleans, with executive Joe Dumars making his second trade this offseason, reshaping the team’s strategy. This trade injects fresh talent into the Pelicans’ roster and changes the NBA Draft landscape. For a detailed breakdown of this pivotal trade and the implications of this for the Pelicans’ future – including analysis from News Directory 3 – read on. Discover what’s next…
Pelicans Acquire Poole, Bey in Trade with Wizards
Updated June 24, 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans are trading CJ mccollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
This marks the second trade this offseason for Pelicans executive Joe Dumars.
