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| Regular Season | 34.3 | 18.8 | 44.6 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
Top CJ McCollum News
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Officially ruled out
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
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
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
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
McCollum (thigh) was able to go through Monday's practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
The 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
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 McCollum (adductor) has started to participate in some three-on-three and five-on-five action, Jim Eichenhofer of the 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 Pelicans announced Friday that 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
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
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.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Struggles with shot
McCollum closed Tuesday's 124-106 loss to the Warriors with five points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 31 minutes.
This was a nightmare showing for McCollum as the Pelicans were blown out by the Warriors, dropping the team to 2-2 on the season. McCollum had scored at least 20 points in his previous three games, so fantasy managers should chalk this up as an off night for the veteran guard.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Team-leading 27 points vs. Portland
McCollum logged 27 points (10-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 125-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.
McCollum was the Pelicans' leading scorer Sunday, as no other New Orleans starter scored more than 14 points in the blowout loss. He also logged a game-high four steals, which he has now done in two consecutive games. McCollum has scored 20-plus points in each of the first three games of the regular season, and he will continue to be a focal point in the offense while Dejounte Murray (hand) remains sidelined.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Pops for 20 against former club
McCollum ended Friday's 105-103 victory over the Trail Blazers with 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals in 40 minutes.
With Dejounte Murray (hand) sidelined, McCollum was the hub of the Pelicans' backcourt and hit for 20-plus points for the second straight game to begin the season. His distribution numbers didn't see a boost, however -- Zion Williamson ended up leading New Orleans in assists with seven -- and while McCollum has averaged between 4.4 and 5.7 assists in each of the last five campaigns, he may not climb above that range even with Murray out for another month or more.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Hits for 23 against Chicago
McCollum finished Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Bulls with 23 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.
The veteran guard had a strong night on the offensive end to begin the season, picking up where he left off in 2023-24 after he shot a career-high 42.9 percent from beyond the arc. McCollum has averaged at least 20.0 points and 2.3 threes a game every season since 2015-16, but he could see more usage than usual in the first month of the current campaign after Dejounte Murray suffered a fractured left hand Wednesday.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Canton, OH |
| Age: 33 |
| School: Lehigh |
| Experience: 11 |