Poole also finished his season season with Washington bouncing back after averaging just 17.4 points per game in the 2023-24 season where he experienced a learning curve. His first four season were with the Golden State Warriors, with whom he won an NBA championship in the 2021-22 season.

W ith Dejounte Murray sidelined for a chunk of next season following an Achilles tear, the New Orleans Pelicans needed more playmaking next to Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III and

McCollum, 33, was a three-plus year starter for the Pelicans after arriving via trade from the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2021-22 season. McCollum was previously Damian Lillard's backcourt running mate in Portland.