“Warriors make the damn call” – NBA fans react to Jordan Poole being shopped by Wizards in draft night shake-up

June 11, 2025

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Jordan Poole is the latest name to be added to the list of players that could be moved during the NBA Draft in two weeks. The Washington Wizards guard has been with the team since 2023, but the team could use him as an asset to help them manuever in the draft as their rebuild continues. Fans reacted to the news on social media, displaying a clear divide in opinion about the move.

Poole joined the Wizards after a tumultuous season with the Golden State Warriors in the 2022-2023 season. According to NBA Big Board’s Rafael Barlowe in an article published on Wednesday, Washington’s motivation behind trading the 25-year-old guard away is focused on their youth. The team wants to open up more minutes for their guards and their first round pick this season.

“Also worth noting — around the league, there’s growing belief that Jordan Poole could be moved, either on draft night or later this summer,” Barlowe said about the Wizards’ plan. “That potential shake-up adds another layer to Washington’s draft strategy and could open up a path for a new backcourt face.”

Fans took to social media to voice their opinions on the trade. Some Wizards supporters are all for the trade, ready to see Poole moved to another team. One fan joked that the Warriors should try to reunite with their former guard on draft night.

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However, others were discouraged, saying they would said to see the former champion leave their team.

A Jordan Poole trade could be the first of many moves for the Washington Wizards this summer

The Washington Wizards have the 6th and 18th picks in the first round of this year's draft. After walking away with Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George in the 2024 draft, the organization has built a solid young core. The team and head coach Brian Keefe has said that getting their youth experience is one of Washington's main points of emphasis next season.

At this point in their rebuild, Poole is too old to fit into their rebuild. However, he is not the only veteran that could be traded away by the Wizards this summer. There are varying levels of interest around the league for Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart, according to Sports Illustrated's Jeremy Brener. Both players are on expiring contracts if Middleton picks up his player option this summer.

Washington could move them to free up minutes for their new first round picks and get future assets in return. The Wizards saw Carrington and Sarr make the NBA All-Rookie First team. Those two, combined with George and Bilal Coulibaly, give the team a bright future. Washington might be be considered a contender next season, but their core is one of the more intriguing ones in the league.

About the author

Zachary Howell is an NBA and WNBA journalist at Sportskeeda with a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University and over a year of experience in the field.

Being introduced to the digital side of content inspired Zachary to become a writer, and his love of basketball made this an obvious transition.

His favorite team is the OKC Thunder, and Zachary started following them in 2011 when they were on the rise with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. His favorite basketball players from the past are Tim Duncan, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal. Those three came to define their eras of basketball and were dominant without beating their chests too much. Zachary is a big fan of quiet greatness and these three players are good embodiments of that.

When not writing or watching sports, Zachary enjoys reading and exercising, as well as gaming. He loves to be outside and spend time with friends and family, including his three dogs.

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