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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Officially ruled out
CJ McCollum (thigh) won't play in Friday's game versus the Warriors.McCollum will miss his 13th straight game after being downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to a right adductor strain. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Unlikely to play Friday
CJ McCollum (adductor) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors.McCollum has been sidelined since Oct. 29 due to a right adductor strain, though he has been cleared for practice and five-on-five action. The veteran's tag being upgraded to doubtful suggests a return in the near future. However, in the likely event that he's unable to play in Friday's NBA Cup matchup, Brandon Boston and Elfrid Payton will likely continue to see an uptick in playing time with Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Jordan Hawkins (back) both questionable.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Out again Wednesday
CJ McCollum (thigh) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.McCollum will miss his 12th game in a row Wednesday. However, he was able to practice Monday, and it sounds like there is a good chance he will return to action Friday against the Warriors.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Will remain out Tuesday
CJ McCollum (thigh) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.McCollum is nearing a return to game action, but his absence streak will extend to 11 games Tuesday. The veteran logged a full practice Monday, so it's only a matter of time before he gets the green light, though he'll presumably face heavy restrictions at first. Brandon Boston should continue to see increased playing time until McCollum is cleared to suit up again.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Goes through practice
CJ McCollum (thigh) was able to go through Monday's practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.The New Orleans Pelicans face the Mavericks on the road Tuesday, but coach Willie Green wasn't ready to disclose McCollum's status. The veteran has missed the past 10 games for the Pelicans, but he's on the verge of a return. There should be more clarity after the Pelicans release their injury report Monday evening.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Remaining sidelined Saturday
CJ McCollum (thigh) is out for Saturday's game versus the Lakers.Despite returning to practice earlier this week, McCollum is set to miss his 10th straight game due to a strained right adductor. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup in Dallas.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: On track for return
Coach Willie Green said Friday that CJ McCollum (adductor) has started to participate in some three-on-three and five-on-five action, Jim Eichenhofer of the New Orleans Pelicans' official site reports.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 Alvarado (hamstring). McCollum's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Lakers, though it is unclear whether he will operate under a minutes restriction with the lengthy list of injuries to the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Out at least two weeks
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Friday that CJ McCollum was diagnosed with a right adductor strain and is expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks.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.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Sitting again Friday
CJ McCollum (thigh) won't play Friday against the Pacers.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.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Unavailable Wednesday
CJ McCollum is inactive for Wednesday's game against Golden State due to right adductor soreness. He will undergo an MRI for further evaluation.McCollum will miss his first game of the season after averaging 34.3 minutes throughout New Orleans' first four contests. Herbert Jones (shoulder strain) is also unavailable Wednesday, while Jordan Hawkins (back) is a game-time decision.