CJ MCCOLLUM NEWS

Tatum and Boston take on the Pelicans in non-conference play

New Orleans takes on Boston for a non-conference matchup

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Zion Williamson suspended, CJ McCollum scores 38 to lead Pelicans past 76ers CJ McCollum scored 38 points to lead a New Orleans Pelicans team playing without the suspended Zion Williamson past the 76ers 123-115 on Fri...

4 DAYS AGO • MCALL.COM

Leads all scorers with 38 points McCollum chipped in a game-high 38 points (13-24 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 6-11 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Friday's 123-115 win over the 76ers.

Impact With the short-handed Pelicans in dire need of a lift, McCollum powered the team to victory with a game-high 38 points and six threes Friday. The star guard has thrived lately as New Orleans' top scoring option, as he's averaged 28.5 points, 3.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 4.8 threes while shooting 48.1 percent from beyond the arc over his last eight games. McCollum should continue handling additional playmaking duties while Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Trey Murphy (ankle) remain sidelined, but he'll face a tough test Sunday against the defending-champion Celtics.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum, bench lead Pelicans past 76ers CJ McCollum scored 38 points as the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans opened a three-game road trip with a 123-115 victory over the Philadel...

4 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

CJ McCollum, bench lead Pelicans past 76ers CJ McCollum scored 38 points as the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans opened a three-game road trip with a 123-115 victory over the Philadel...

4 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

With Williamson suspended, McCollum scores 38 to lead Pelicans past 76ers 123-115

CJ McCollum scored 38 points lead a New Orleans Pelicans team playing without the suspended Zion Williamson past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-115

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

76ers continue to struggle with Joel Embiid out again

Without a healthy Joel Embiid, the 76ers were never expected to contend for an NBA title

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deni Avdija scores 26 as the Trail Blazers down the Pelicans 119-100

Deni Avdija scored 26 points, Shaedon Sharpe added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers led from start to finish in a 119-100 victory over the struggling New Orleans Pelicans

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles with shot McCollum finished with five points (1-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 104-97 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact McCollum had a nightmare showing Tuesday in what was a rare dud for the veteran. He'll be looking at heavy usage Wednesday against Portland, as the Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson (rest) and Trey Murphy (ankle). Plus, Dejounte Murray (elbow) is questionable to suit up.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans' Zion Williamson ruled out for rest against Portland a night after his return from injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avdija, Trail Blazers take on the Pelicans

The Pelicans will play host to conference opponent Portland

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timberwolves top Pelicans 104-97 in Zion Williamson's thunderous return

Anthony Edwards highlighted a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-9...

JANUARY 8

Zion Williamson scores 22 in his return to the Pelicans' lineup after missing 27 games

Zion Williamson symbolically announced his return from a 27-game injury absence with a breakaway slam in which he rotated 360 degrees in the air while throwing down a crowd-pleasin...

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot Sunday McCollum racked up 25 points (9-18 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 36 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Two nights after tying his career high with 50 points, McCollum led the Pelicans in scoring once again in Sunday's rematch against Washington. The star guard has been on a tear lately, as he's averaging 32.4 points, 3.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 0.6 blocks and 5.6 threes while shooting 51.9 percent from deep across his last five games. McCollum could find difficulty keeping the good times rolling in Tuesday's tough matchup against the Timberwolves, who rank fifth in league in points per game given up (108.0).

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum and Murray lead the Pelicans to a 2nd win in 3 days over the Wizards, 110-98

CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CJ McCollum Jokes About NBA Trade Rumors Amid New Orleans Pelicans' Struggles The New Orleans Pelicans might have a fire sale, but CJ McCollum had jokes about the rumors.

JANUARY 5 • SACBEE.COM

CJ McCollum Jokes About NBA Trade Rumors Amid New Orleans Pelicans' Struggles The New Orleans Pelicans might have a fire sale, but CJ McCollum had jokes about the rumors.

JANUARY 5 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

CJ McCollum Jokes About NBA Trade Rumors Amid New Orleans Pelicans' Struggles The New Orleans Pelicans might have a fire sale, but CJ McCollum had jokes about the rumors.

JANUARY 5 • THESTATE.COM

CJ McCollum unfazed by trade rumors After the game, McCollum addressed his future in New Orleans, making it clear that he and his family like the city of New Orleans and he wou...

JANUARY 5 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

CJ McCollum Cracks Joke About Bill Simmons When Asked About Potential Pelicans Trade McCollum is used to hearing his name in trade rumors.

JANUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Erupts for career-high 50 McCollum produced 50 points (18-27 FG, 10-16 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Friday's 132-120 victory over the Wizards.

Impact The veteran guard tied his career scoring high as he became the eighth player in the 2024-25 campaign to drop 50-plus points in a game. McCollum's 10 made threes also tied Damian Lillard and Tyler Herro for the high-water mark in the NBA this season. McCollum has scored in double digits in 18 straight games since returning from an adductor strain in late November, averaging 23.6 poi9nts, 4.1 assists, 3.9 boards and 3.1 threes over that stretch.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts for career-high-tying 50 McCollum produced 50 points (18-27 FG, 10-16 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Friday's 132-120 victory over the Wizards.

Impact The veteran guard tied his career scoring high as he became the eighth player in the 2024-25 campaign to drop 50-plus points in a game. McCollum's 10 made threes also tied Damian Lillard and Tyler Herro for the high-water mark in the NBA this season. McCollum has scored in double digits in 18 straight games since returning from an adductor strain in late November, averaging 23.6 points, 4.1 assists, 3.9 boards and 3.1 threes over that stretch.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Washington after McCollum's 50-point game

New Orleans visits the Washington Wizards after CJ McCollum scored 50 points in the Pelicans' 132-120 win over the Washington Wizards

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS