McCollum had 14 points (4-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 139-134 overtime loss to Philadelphia.
McCollum had plenty of opportunities to wrap up the game Tuesday, ultimately falling short. Despite playing 40 minutes, he shot the ball poorly, whilst being tasked with running the offense down the stretch. The Wizards are much improved this season, but are still likely to finish near the bottom of the standings when all is said and done. It's unclear whether McCollum will feature in the team's long-term plans, making him somewhat risky to roster.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Nets 24 points with full line
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McCollum compiled 24 points (8-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one turnover across 30 minutes during Sunday's 139-113 loss to the Hornets.
McCollum was coming off of back-to-back, single-digit scoring performances to open the season but he finally got things on track Sunday evening, operating as the Wizards' go-to guy on offense while taking a season-high number of shot attempts. Now that he's had his first breakout game in a Wizards uniform, McCollum will look to carry over the momentum into Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Scores six inefficient points
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McCollum contributed just six points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one steal and two turnovers in 33 minutes during Friday's 117-107 win over the Mavericks.
The 34-year-old veteran has gotten off to a horrendous start in Washington this season, converting just 27.3 percent of his shot attempts, while being held to single digits in the scoring department in back-to-back games. He's losing touches to Kyshawn George and Khris Middleton, and even Alex Sarr had more shot attempts (10) than McCollum on Friday night, so he needs to do a better job of asserting himself in the offense.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Shooting woes in defeat
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McCollum produced nine points (4-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 loss to the Bucks.
McCollum struggled to get going offensively during the regular-season debut with his new squad. He was the only starter who didn't crack double digits, and he also failed to connect on all six of his attempts from beyond the arc. Although the veteran guard was one of the biggest additions to the squad during the offseason, he could end up in a bench role if this kind of production continues.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Bright spot in loss
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McCollum recorded 17 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes of Thursday's 119-98 preseason loss to Detroit.
This game had the look of a dress rehearsal for Washington, although the starters played reduced workloads. McCollum tied Corey Kispert with a team-high 13 shots, and the former caught fire from beyond the arc. On paper, McCollum has plenty of fantasy appeal, but it's fair to wonder how heavily the Wizards will rely on him as the season progresses.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Starting Thursday
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McCollum is in the starting lineup for Thursday's exhibition against the Pistons.
McCollum received a rest day Monday, but he'll be back in action Thursday night, which will shift Tre Johnson back to the second unit. McCollum should start the season strong in D.C., but if he's not traded at the deadline, he will be in danger of getting shut down later in the season, as the Wizards aren't expected to contend this year.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Resting Monday
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McCollum (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Along with Alex Sarr and Khris Middleton, McCollum will sit out the second leg of the club's back-to-back set due to rest purposes. The veteran guard's next chance to play will come in Thursday's preseason finale against Detroit.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Scores game-high 19 points
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McCollum finished with 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Raptors.
As expected, McCollum was in the starting lineup Sunday, with both he and Khris Middleton playing at least 24 minutes. Although McCollum's fit in Washington is somewhat questionable, he should be placed in a position where he can thrive offensively. He doesn't typically offer a lot outside of points and threes, making him a viable mid to late-round target in fantasy drafts.
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