Washington Wizards Still Owe Jordan Poole A Lot Of Money

Jordan Poole still has three years left on his contract.

Dec 22, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts toward former teammate Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Jordan Poole is coming off his first season playing for the Washington Wizards.

The former Michigan star finished the year with averages of 17.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 41.3% from the field and 32.6% from the three-poinit range in 78 games.

Apr 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the ball as Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) looks on in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Poole is only 25 and had once been seen as one of the best young stars in the NBA when he was on the Golden State Warriors.

That said, he still has a lot of money left on his contract that will pay him $29.7 million for the 2024-25 season.

The Wizards owe him nearly $100 million over the next three years (he will become a free agent in the summer of 2027).

Apr 2, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

If Poole can return to the way that he played in Golden State, he would be worth the money left on the deal.

Last season was his first year in an expanded role and on a team that had a weak supporting cast.

Therefore, it's possible that Poole could return to form (or even get better) over the next few seasons.

Jordan Poole at the buzzer

AGAIN!!!! pic.twitter.com/pva6rg7zjQ

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 14, 2022

The Wizards coming off a tough season where they were the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-67 record.

They have been unable to make the NBA playoffs since the 2021 season when Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook were still on the roster.

Apr 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) gestures after being called for a foul against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Wizards will play their first game of the 2024-25 NBA season on October 24 when they host Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics.