CJ McCollum News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

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DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Excellent shooting display McCollum supplied 29 points (10-15 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 146-110 win over San Antonio.

Impact The Pelicans ran the Spurs out of the hardwood with an impressive performance on offense, and McCollum stood out after missing just one of his seven attempts from three-point range. Even though Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson usually lead New Orleans in scoring, McCollum has proven he can make an impact if needed as well. He has surpassed the 20-point mark in three of his last four outings.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum talks three-point shooting, win | Pelicans vs. Spurs Postgame Interview 12/17/23

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Pelicans Stat Leader Highlights: CJ McCollum scores 29 vs. San Antonio Spurs 12/17/23

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Pops for 22 against Washington McCollum contributed 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 142-122 win over the Wizards.

Impact The veteran guard understandably hasn't had a ceiling game since returning in late November from a collapsed lung, but McCollum hasn't shown a lot of rust either, scoring at least 17 points in five of six games and averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 boards, 2.7 threes and 1.5 steals a night while shooting 46.2 percent from the floor and 42.1 percent from beyond the arc. The Pelicans are still keeping an eye on his workload -- he's played fewer than 30 minutes in three of those six games -- but it may not be too much longer before McCollum's back in his usual form on a consistent basis.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong from deep to boost offense McCollum registered 23 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Monday's 121-107 win over Minnesota.

Impact McCollum led all Pelicans in threes made while finishing second on the team in scoring and as one of three players with 20 or more points in a winning effort. McCollum has scored at least 20 points in five games this season, connecting on three or more threes in six outings.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum on win vs. MIN, Zion Williamson | Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Postgame Interview 12/11/23

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

CJ McCollum Highlights vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 12/11/23 | New Orleans Pelicans

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

CJ McCollum on setting tone vs. Timberwolves, In-Season Tournament 12/11/23 | New Orleans Pelicans

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

CJ McCollum talks impact of NBA In-Season Tournament 12/6/2023

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Boosts offense in return McCollum registered 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 127-117 win over the Kings.

Impact McCollum returned Monday after missing the previous game due to not being cleared for air travel, boosting New Orleans offense while leading the team in assists and ending as one of five players with a double-digit point total. McCollum has posted at least 15 points and five assists on seven occasions this season, including in three straight outings.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum on roster returns, In-Season Tournament win | Pelicans-Kings Postgame Interview 12/4/23

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Will play Monday McCollum (chest/rest) is off the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact McCollum wasn't available for Saturday's game after not being cleared for air travel until later in the weekend. The 11th-year pro will play in his third game since returning from a 12-game absence due to a small pneumothorax in his right lung. In the two games since his return, he has averaged 19.5 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday McCollum (chest/rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact As expected, McCollum won't be available Saturday after playing Wednesday and Friday. Those were his first two games back following a 12-game absence due to a cracked rib and collapsed right lung, and he didn't miss a beat, averaging 19.5 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.0 minutes. While McCollum will get the night off Saturday, he's expected to return to action Monday versus the Kings, which is a quarterfinal matchup of the In-Season Tournament.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes eight assists in victory McCollum ended Friday's 121-106 win over the Spurs with 19 points (8-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes.

Impact McCollum struggled from deep Friday, draining just one of eight tries from beyond the arc, but he went 7-for-10 from two-point range to finish with a respectable overall shooting line and 19 points. The veteran guard also thrived as a distributor, leading all players in the contest with a season-high eight dimes. This was McCollum's second game back following a 12-game absence due to a cracked rib and collapsed right lung, and he's looked solid in the pair of contests since his return, averaging 19.5 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 boards, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 33.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 20 points in return McCollum closed Wednesday's 124-114 victory over Philadelphia with 20 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 28 minutes.

Impact McCollum returned from a 12-game absence due to a cracked rib and collapsed right lung and promisingly was able to log 28 minutes. The veteran guard didn't seem to have gathered much rust during his time away, shooting respectably from deep and from the field overall and finishing second on the Pelicans in scoring. McCollum may be held to around 30 minutes for another game or two, but it appears that his injuries are behind him, so fantasy managers should feel confident moving forward expecting numbers around the 21.4 points, 5.6 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 3.1 triples and 1.6 steals he has averaged this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum talks Win, Recovery | Pelicans-76ers Postgame 11/29/2023

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

BREAKING: CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III Status For Sixers-Pelicans, 11/29 A game status report on New Orleans Pelicans players CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, and Matt Ryan ahead of hosting the Philadelphia 76ers.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Starting, but will be limited McCollum (lung/chest) will start Wednesday's game against the 76ers, but he will have a minutes restriction, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly what the limitations will be, but fantasy managers can probably expect McCollum to play 20-25 minutes during his return from a 12-game absence. McCollum's presence likely means fewer minutes for Dyson Daniels, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum Named NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Winner The NBA today announced New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of Oc...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

CJ McCollum on conditioning ahead of potential return from injury vs. 76ers

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Upgraded to probable McCollum (lung) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact McCollum has already announced his intentions to play, and all signs point to him making his return. Looking ahead, it sounds like McCollum won't be able to play on Dec. 2 against the Bulls in Chicago, as he's not cleared to travel on airplanes yet. However, he does plan to make the trip to play against the Kings in Sacramento on Dec. 4.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans Pelicans CJ McCollum named NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award October winner McCollum is being recognized for his efforts in juvenile justice reform, youth engagement and education and literacy with the NBA to donate...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • NBA.COM

Pelicans' CJ McCollum named NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award October winner McCollum will receive the David Robinson trophy and the NBA will donate $10,000 to the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • NBA.COM

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