CJ McCollum News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Plans to play Wednesday McCollum (lung) announced on his podcast, "The CJ McCollum Show," that he intends to play Wednesday against the 76ers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The Pelicans officially list McCollum as questionable for Wednesday's game, but based on his own comments, the 32-year-old is likely closer to "probable" as the 8 p.m. ET tipoff approaches. McCollum is scheduled to take part in the Pelicans' morning shootaround, and if all goes well, the team could confirm shortly thereafter that he's been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to a cracked rib and collapsed right lung. McCollum will most likely reclaim his role as the Pelicans' starting point guard if he's cleared to play Wednesday, though he could be on a soft minutes restriction.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-day decision Wednesday McCollum will participate in shootaround Wednesday with a chance to suit up Wednesday night against Philadelphia, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Details of McCollum ramping up activity aligns with reports from Monday on his goal to return to action this week. McCollum has missed almost the entirety of November while overcoming a small pneumothorax in his right lung. With multiple full practices under his belt, McCollum taking the court Wednesday, or Friday against San Antonio, is growing increasingly likely.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pelicans Eyeing CJ McCollum's Return To The Court, Per Report NBA Insider provides a report on CJ McCollum’s long-awaited return to the court.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Aiming to return this week McCollum (chest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, but he's planning to suit up either Wednesday versus Philadelphia or Friday versus San Antonio, Shams Charan...

Impact McCollum is set to miss a 12th straight game Monday due to a small pneumothorax in his right lung, but he returned to full practices last week and is expected to suit up during the Pelicans' upcoming two-game homestand. New Orleans ends the week with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back, so even if McCollum is cleared to suit up, it's unlikely he'll play more than two games this week. The star shooting guard will presumably be on a minutes restriction for his first few games back in action.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out McCollum (chest) won't play in Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact McCollum is set to miss his 12th consecutive game due to a small pneumothorax in his right lung. The 11th-year pro returned to practice on Tuesday with full participation, so a return seems to be coming in the near future. McCollum's next opportunity to return will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday McCollum (chest) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Jazz.

Impact McCollum will miss his 11th straight game Saturday due to a small. pneumothorax in his right lung. However, the veteran guard returned to practice Tuesday and is gearing up for a return, with Monday's rematch with Utah his next opportunity to do so. Jose Alvarado, Dyson Daniels, and Jordan Hawkins should continue to receive extended minutes in McCollum's absence.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • NBA.COM

Fully participates in practice Coach Willie Green said McCollum (chest) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The extent of the Pelicans' practice remains unclear, but this is obviously a great sign for McCollum, who's been sidelined since the beginning of November with a small pneumothorax in his right lung. On Monday, Green said McCollum remains with a clear return timetable and wasn't cleared for basketball activities yet, so despite the positive update, the shooting guard will likely remain out for a few more games as he ramps up his conditioning. Following Wednesday's matchup against the Kings, New Orleans begins a three-game road trip, but it's unclear if McCollum will travel with the team or stay behind to finish his rehab.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still without return timeline Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Monday that McCollum (lung) remains without a clear timeline to return to basketball activities, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Pica...

Impact McCollum has missed the Pelicans' last eight games since being diagnosed Nov. 5 with a small pneumothorax in his right lung after he underwent medical imaging. The 32-year-old guard previously dealt with a collapsed right lung during the 2020-21 season while he was still a member of the Trail Blazers, missing 17 games over six weeks due to the injury. McCollum won't necessarily face a similar timeline following the latest setback with his lung, but his return to game action doesn't seem imminent either. Until McCollum is cleared to resume on-court work, a target date for his return to the New Orleans lineup likely won't come into focus.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NBA.COM

Out Monday McCollum (chest) remains out for Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact McCollum (chest) remains without a clear timetable to return due to a collapsed right lung, and he won't be available for Monday's game. Jordan Hawkins and Dyson Daniels will likely continue to see extended minutes in McCollum's absence, especially if Jose Alvarado (ankle) remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery The Pelicans announced Wednesday that imaging on McCollum's (chest) collapsed right lung revealed positive healing, but no timetable for return was given.

Impact McCollum has already been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus Minnesota, but it appears that the veteran guard may not be headed toward as lengthy of an absence as initially expected. With Jose Alvarado (ankle) out for multiple weeks, Kira Lewis, Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins should continue to receive increased playing time. While there is no set timetable for McCollum to return, he will almost certainly have to log a few practices before seeing game action.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pelicans' CJ McCollum diagnosed with partially collapsed lung

The New Orleans Pelicans said guard CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a partially collapsed lung.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Pelicans' CJ McCollum diagnosed with partially collapsed lung

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Diagnosed with collapsed lung McCollum was diagnosed with a small collapsed right lung Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Pelicans announced Sunday that McCollum will be re-evaluated in the next 48 hours to determine his course of healing, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss time due to the issue. More information should be available after he's further examined by the team's medical staff, but the 32-year-old also sustained a collapsed lung in December of 2021 and was forced to miss a month and a half. With Jose Alvarado (ankle) also sidelined, Kira Lewis, Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins should see increased run in McCollum's absence.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads charge in win over Pistons McCollum supplied 33 points (10-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes during Thursday's 125-116 victory over Detroit.

Impact Even without Zion Williamson (rest) and Brandon Ingram (knee) available on the second night of a back-to-back, McCollum was able to lead the Pelicans to their fourth win in five games to begin the season. The veteran guard has had an impressive start to the campaign, delivering at least five assists and two made three-pointers in every contest while scoring 24 or more in three of the five. While Ingram lacks a clear timeline for his return, Williamson should be back on the court Saturday against the Hawks to help take some of the load off McCollum's shoulders.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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