CJ MCCOLLUM NEWS

Ruled out Friday McCollum (ankle) will miss Friday's contest against the Pistons, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact This is likely just a precautionary measure, as McCollum played 15 minutes in Tuesday's matchup after earning a questionable tag due to the same lingering soreness in his right ankle earlier in the week. The Pelicans will likely advance with caution throughout the rest of the preseason but there should be no reason McCollum isn't a full go for their season opener on October 19th.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday McCollum (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason contest against Chicago, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Despite nursing a lingering sore ankle, McCollum will play in the Pelicans' first preseason matchup this year. He starts alongside Naji Marshall and Herbert Jones in the backcourt.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Have Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum On First Injury Report The New Orleans Pelicans have listed Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum on the injury report leading into the team’s first preseason game on the...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dealing with ankle issue Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Monday that McCollum (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's preseason contest against Chicago, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's unclear when McCollum picked up the ankle issue, but per Lopez, the point guard was able to practice fully Sunday, so it doesn't appear to be a major issue. If available, he'll likely play around 20 minutes, per Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Agent: Pelicans, Nance Jr agree to 2-year, $21.6M extension

The agent for New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. says his client has agreed to a two-year extension worth $21.6 million dollars

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelicans Media Day: CJ McCollum Clear on His Role CJ McCollum has a defined role as a leader of the New Orleans Pelicans.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pelicans' Williamson touts his physical, mental well being

Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson says he's in the best physical shape of his career and is heading into his fourth pro season with a “true resolve” to show the world what he...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Pelicans' McCollum agrees to 2-year extension

A person familiar with the situation says Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a two-year, $64 million contract extension that runs through the 2025-2026 season

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelicans, CJ McCollum Agree On $64 Million Extension The New Orleans Pelicans and CJ McCollum have agreed on a two-year, $64 million extension, which locks him up through the 2025-2026 season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Inks extension McCollum agreed Saturday with the Pelicans on a two-year, $64 million contract extension, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact McCollum's deal will keep him on the books through the 2025-26 season. After spending the first eight-and-a-half seasons of his career in Portland, he was dealt to New Orleans in February and carved out a nice role for himself in his new locale. The 31-year-old averaged a career-high 24.3 points following the trade to go along with 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 triples and 1.3 steals across 33.8 minutes per game in 26 outings. With 2019 No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson expected to return in 2022-23 after missing all of last season due to injury, the veteran McCollum will presumably take more of a back seat in the scoring department.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans, CJ McCollum agree to 2-year extension The New Orleans Pelicans and guard CJ McCollum have come to terms on a two-year, $64 million extension, a source confirmed to The Athletic o...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

CJ McCollum Signs Extension With Pelicans The deal locks him in with New Orleans for four years total.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pelicans 2022-23 Season Preview: Pelicans Counting On CJ McCollum's Leadership CJ McCollum, now a 10-year NBA veteran, will be integral to any success the New Orleans Pelicans plan on having this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Pelicans CJ McCollum Visits Young Journalists McCollum met with young journalists of color at JRNOLA.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How much is too much for a CJ McCollum extension? The 31-year-old guard transformed the Pelicans after arriving in New Orleans, but does that merit a big-money contract extension?

AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lillard signs extension, looks forward to re-tooled Blazers

Damian Lillard agreed to a two-year extension that keeps him with the Portland Trail Blazers through the 2026-27 season

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agent: Williamson agrees to 5-year, $193M extension

Zion Williamson agent Austin Brown says the star forward has agreed to a five-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $193 million

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Durant: Three potential destinations for Nets' star

Kevin Durant has asked for a trade from Brooklyn. Where will he end up next? Nick Wright lists three potential scenarios.

JULY 1, 2022

Dyson Daniels to the Pelicans: Breaking down the No. 8 pick in the NBA Draft Daniels' defensive acumen makes him a natural fit with the Pelicans as they build around Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram.

JUNE 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pelicans take G League's Dyson Daniels at No. 8 in NBA draft

The New Orleans Pelicans have selected Dyson Daniels in NBA draft, using the No. 8 pick to add size to their backcourt

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Jerami Grant to be traded to Portland by Detroit

A person with knowledge of the situation said the Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade Olympic gold medalist Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers, with the biggest part of th...

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bob Raissman: CJ McCollum doesn't tread lightly when going after Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's 'First Take' NEW YORK — From the outside looking in, it sure looks like ESPN has strengthened its already tight NBA connection.

JUNE 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Pelicans Guard CJ McCollum Would Consider Shortened Season for the NBA Pelicans guard CJ McCollum said he’s open for shortening the NBA regular season.

JUNE 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pelicans, CJ McCollum Keeping Zion Williamson Close This Summer Zion Williamson is working out close to home while CJ McCollum is on ESPN giving the NBA world insight into the New Orleans Pelicans.

JUNE 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Canton's CJ McCollum lands ESPN analyst deal CJ McCollum, a product of GlenOak High School in Canton, has been hired by ESPN as an NBA analyst.

MAY 31, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM