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• Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Shut down for rest of season

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  The Pelicans announced Monday that McCollum (foot) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season. McCollum has missed three straight games with a right foot contusion, and the Pelicans have decided to shut down the star guard for the rest of the campaign amid a losing season. With McCollum done for the year, Bruce Brown has a clear pathway to a starting role down the stretch. Over eight starts since landing in New Orleans, Brown has averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 28.3 minutes.

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• Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Remains out for Sunday

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  McCollum (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets. McCollum will miss a third straight game for the Pelicans while nursing a contusion on his right foot. Jose Alvarado will likely get the starting nod, while Jordan Hawkins (back) and Elfrid Payton will pick up the slack off the bench in the backcourt.

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• Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Out Friday with bruised foot

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  McCollum (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a right foot contusion. McCollum missed Monday's loss to the 76ers for rest purposes, but an injury will end up keeping him off the court Friday. The Pelicans will likely turn to Jose Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins and Elfrid Payton to shoulder the load in the backcourt against the Warriors.

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• Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Won't play Monday

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  McCollum will be rested Monday against the 76ers. After erupting for 40 points (16-28 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 136-130 loss to Detroit, McCollum is getting a maintenance day against the 76ers. In his absence, players such as Jose Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins and Elfrid Payton could step into increased roles for the Pelicans.

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• Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Drops 40 points in offensive outing

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  McCollum recorded 40 points (16-28 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 136-130 loss to Detroit. McCollum did it all for New Orleans offensively in Sunday's contest, leading all players in scoring and shots made while ending second on the team in threes made and assists during a losing effort. McCollum has scored 40 or more points four times this season, connecting on five or more threes in all those contests.

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