Impact Despite returning to practice earlier this week, McCollum is set to miss his 10th straight game Saturday due to a strained right adductor. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Dallas.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
CJ MCCOLLUM #3 - SHOOTING GUARD - NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
21.0 PPG •
3.8 RPG •
3.1 APG
21.0 PPG
3.8 RPG
3.1 APG
Remaining sidelined Saturday McCollum (thigh) is out for Saturday's game versus the Lakers.
On track for return Coach Willie Green said Friday that McCollum (adductor) has started to participate in some three-on-three and five-on-five action, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site re...
Impact McCollum hasn't played since Oct. 29 due to a right adductor strain, though Green said he is nearing a return to game action while ramping up in on-court activities, according to Eichenhofer. The star guard's presence has been missed in a depleted backcourt without Jordan Hawkins (back), Dejounte Murray (hand), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Jose Alverado (hamstring). McCollum's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Lakers, and it is unclear whether he will operate under a minutes restriction with the lengthy list of injuries to the Pelicans.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans lose guard Jose Alvarado for at least 3 weeks because of a hamstring injury
The New Orleans Pelicans say guard Jose Alvarado has a left hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him at least three weeksNOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Analysis: Injuries are a common theme for teams off to fast — or slow — starts as NBA Cup begins
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won their first 12 games and are off to the best start in the NBANOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton help the Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans, 118-100
Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 118-100 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Johnson's 29 points lead the Hawks past the depleted Pelicans, 126-111
Jalen Johnson scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game skid with a 126-111 victory over the short-handed New Orleans PelicansNOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zion Williamson scratched from the Pelicans' lineup against Hawks with hamstring tightness
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was scratched from the lineup against the Atlanta HawksNOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pelicans add CJ McCollum, Herb Jones to growing injury list | NBA.com New Orleans' start to the 2024-25 season is already riddled with injuries, including the new setbacks to CJ McCollum and Herb Jones.
NOVEMBER 2 • NBA.COM
Pelicans add CJ McCollum and Herb Jones to growing injury list
The Pelicans now expect to be without starters CJ McCollum and Herb Jones for multiple weeksNOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pelicans' CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones nursing injuries The New Orleans Pelicans will be without guard CJ McCollum and forward Herb Jones for a few weeks, the team announced Friday.McCollum, 33, w...
NOVEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Out at least two weeks The Pelicans announced Friday that McCollum was diagnosed with a right adductor strain and is expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks.
Impact McCollum had already been ruled out Friday's contest but is now set to miss an extended period due to a right adductor strain. In the 33-year-old guard's absence, Jose Alvarado, Jamal Cain, and Jordan Hawkins (back) are candidates to receive increased playing time. The earliest McCollum is expected to return to action is in mid-November.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Friday McCollum (thigh) won't play Friday against the Pacers.
Impact McCollum was held out of Wednesday's clash due to a right adductor injury, and the issue will force him to miss another game. Look for Jose Alvarado to draw the start at point guard Friday in McCollum's absence.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Draymond Green lead Warriors to second straight win against Pelicans
Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, Draymond Green scored 14 and dished out six assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans for the secon...OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable Wednesday McCollum is inactive for Wednesday's game against Golden State due to right adductor soreness.
Impact McCollum will miss his first game of the season after averaging 34.3 minutes throughout New Orleans' first four contest. Herbert Jones (shoulder strain) is also unavailable Wednesday, while Jordan Hawkins (back) is a game-time decision.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles with shot McCollum closed Tuesday's 124-106 loss to the Warriors with five points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 31 minutes.
Impact This was a nightmate showing for McCollum as the Pelicans were blown out by the Warriors, dropping the team to 2-2 on the season. McCollum had scored at least 20 points in his previous three games, so fantasy managers should chalk this up as an off night for the veteran guard.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Team-leading 27 points vs. Portland McCollum logged 27 points (10-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 125-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Impact McCollum was the Pelicans' leading scorer Sunday, as no other New Orleans starter scored more than 14 points in the blowout loss. He also logged a game-high four steals, which he has now done in two consecutive games. McCollum has scored 20-plus points in each of the first three games of the regular season, and he will continue to be a focal point in the offense while Dejounte Murray (hand) remains sidelined.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
CJ McCollum Highlights vs. Trail Blazers 10-27-2024
OCTOBER 28 • YOUTUBE
Jerami Grant scores 28 and Blazers beat Pelicans 125-103 for first win of the season
Jerami Grant scored 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 125-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans for their first win of the seasonOCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops for 20 against former club McCollum ended Friday's 105-103 victory over the Trail Blazers with 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals in 40 minutes.
Impact With Dejounte Murray (hand) sidelined, McCollum was the hub of the Pelicans' backcourt and hit for 20-plus points for the second straight game to begin the season. His distribution numbers didn't see a boost, however -- Zion Williamson ended up leading New Orleans in assists with seven -- and while McCollum has averaged between 4.4 and 5.7 assists in each of the last five campaigns, he may not climb above that range even with Murray out for another month or more.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram hits game-winner to earn Pelicans 105-103 come-from-behind win over Trail Blazers
Brandon Ingram hit a jumper with 4.9 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans rallied from behind to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-103OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CJ McCollum Highlights vs. Trail Blazers 10-25-2024
OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE
Hits for 23 against Chicago McCollum finished Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Bulls with 23 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.
Impact The veteran guard had a strong night at the offensive end to begin the season, picking up where he left off in 2023-24 after he shot a career-high 42.9 percent from beyond the arc. McCollum has averaged at least 20.0 points and 2.3 threes a game every season since 2015-16, but he could see more usage than usual in the first month of the current campaign after Dejounte Murray suffered a fractured left hand Wednesday.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Dejounte Murray injures his hand in his Pelicans debut and his timeline for returning is uncertain
Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray injured his left hand during the fourth quarter of New Orleans’ season-opening 123-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls and his timeline for retu...OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
