Would Jordan Poole make sense for the Sacramento Kings?

A fake report linking Jordan Poole to the Sacramento Kings turned out to be completely fabricated, but it still sparked a legitimate conversation on Sactown Sports’ The Drive Guys about whether the veteran guard would actually make sense for Sacramento.

Kevin Gleason and Allen Stiles discussed a bogus report from an alleged NBA insider claiming the New Orleans Pelicans had waived Poole and that the Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat were among the teams interested.

The report came from a nonexistent reporter, serving as another reminder of how easily fake NBA rumors can spread during the quiet part of the offseason.

Stiles admitted he initially fell for the report because it created an intriguing Kings conversation at a time when there aren’t many storylines to dissect.

“When I saw it, I thought, well, Monday’s show is done,” Stiles said with a laugh. “And then I saw it was fake, and I was ticked off because I wanted to have the conversation.”

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 31: Jordan Poole #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on December 31, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)

More on Jordan Poole

The report may have been fake, but the Drive Guys weren’t completely dismissive of Jordan Poole’s talent. Gleason pointed out that Poole is only 27 and is coming off an expiring $34 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Still, his recent production raises questions.

Poole averaged 13.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists over 39 games with New Orleans last season while shooting a career-worst 37% from the field and 33% from three-point range.

Stiles isn’t sure what Poole’s future looks like after the contract expires.

“I truly don’t know,” Stiles said. “I really don’t know what his future holds.”

That uncertainty is particularly notable, given how high Poole’s trajectory once appeared. He was a key contributor on the Warriors’ 2022 championship team before struggling to maintain that level after leaving Golden State.

Gleason argued that Poole’s peak still makes him intriguing, especially as a potential volume shooter. He pointed to Poole averaging 20.5 points while shooting 37.8% from three on 9.1 attempts per game in 2025.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 03: Jordan Poole of the Pelicans celebrates a basket during the NBAxNBL match between Melbourne United and New Orleans Pelicans at Rod Laver Arena on October 03, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

“If he was on this team, a team that already has some defensive issues, they’d give up 170 points by the end of the third quarter every night,” Gleason joked.

That may ultimately be the biggest issue for the Kings. Poole can provide scoring, playmaking and three-point volume, but Sacramento already has defensive concerns.

For now, there is no indication the Kings are pursuing Jordan Poole. The report connecting him to Sacramento was fake. But the conversation revealed why Poole remains an intriguing (and complicated) name to watch as his massive contract approaches its expiration.

Check out the full conversation at the top of this page or by visiting the Sactown Sports YouTube page.

Listen to The Drive Guys from 2 – 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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What is the next Sacramento Kings Offseason Event?

The start of the 2026-27 season is quickly approaching for Darius Acuff Jr. and the Sacramento Kings.

Sacramento will begin training camp in late September as they prepare to begin preseason play on Monday, October 5th when they face Luka Doncic and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center.

Be sure to stay tuned to Sactown Sports all offseason for roster updates, analysis, and much more.

Sacramento Kings Schedule: 2026-27 Preseason

• Monday, October 5th vs. Los Angeles Lakers (7 P.M. PST)
• Thursday, October 8th @ Los Angeles Lakers (7:30 P.M. PST)
• Saturday, October 10th @ Golden State Warriors (5:30 P.M. PST)
• Tuesday, October 13th vs. Portland Trail Blazers (7:00 P.M. PST)
• Friday, October 16th @ San Antonio Spurs (7:00 P.M. PST)

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