Wizards' CJ McCollum: Lone bright spot in blowout loss
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McCollum posted 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists, three rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during the Wizards' 140-110 loss to the Raptors on Friday.
McCollum was the only Wizards starter to score in double digits during Friday's loss. It was his first 20-plus point outing since Nov. 8, and the veteran guard has opened the 2025-26 regular season averaging 16.4 points, 3.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 steals over 29.3 minutes per game. However, McCollum is connecting on just 40.5 percent of his field-goal attempts, including a career-low 36.9 percent from three (on 6.9 3PA/G).
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Decent showing in loss
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McCollum finished Sunday's 129-106 loss to the Nets with 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 32 minutes.
McCollum took a step in the right direction Sunday after being held to 10 points on 2-for-11 from the field during Wednesday's clash against Houston. He was far more efficient against Brooklyn, finishing second on his team in points while showcasing his quick hands on the opposite end of the court. McCollum has now recorded two steals three times in 13 appearances so far this season.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Drops 42 points in OT loss
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McCollum finished with 42 points (14-26 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 43 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime loss to the Pistons.
McCollum added plenty of offensive firepower for the Wizards, but Detroit made an impressive late-game push and ultimately secured the victory after sending the game to overtime. The 34-year-old has been red-hot over his last three appearances, turning back the clock to average 30.7 points in 34.7 minutes per game during that span.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Stays hot vs. Dallas
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McCollum tallied 25 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 33 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 loss to the Mavericks.
This marks a second straight 25-point game for the 34-year-old. In addition to his solid play as a scorer, McCollum also contributed as a defender by recording his first two blocks of the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran guard has responded nicely following a slow start to November.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Breaks through for 25 points
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McCollum racked up 25 points (8-16 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 148-114 loss to the Cavaliers.
McCollum responded nicely Friday after finishing with only eight total points in his previous two games. He found his rhythm from beyond the arc, setting season highs in made triples and points. This was certainly a step in the right direction for McCollum, but his production outside of the scoring column has been disappointing so far this year.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Struggles in loss
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McCollum amassed three points (1-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and four assists in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 136-107 loss to the Celtics.
McCollum's output went from bad to worse, as he delivered a season-low three points in the loss. Saying he is washed might be a little premature, although fantasy managers have to be getting frustrated with his production thus far. Through eight games, he is averaging 11.6 points and 2.0 three-pointers in 27.3 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Leads team with 19 points
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McCollum ended Thursday's 127-108 loss to Oklahoma City with 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes.
Although the Wizards are struggling to begin the season, McCollum is providing veteran stability in the backcourt. After underperforming early on, he's averaged 19 points per game over the last three contests. As the team's presumptive floor general, his assist numbers need some work, but the rest of his numbers seem to be trending up.
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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Falls short in loss
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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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Wizards' CJ McCollum: Traded to Washington
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The Pelicans traded McCollum (foot), Kelly Olynyk (heel) and a future second-round pick to the Wizards on Tuesday in exchange for Jordan Poole (elbow), Saddiq Bey (knee) and the No. 40 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
McCollum, who missed the end of the 2024-25 season with a contusion, will likely be fully healthy in no time. The veteran guard will be on an expiring $30.6 million contract in Washington, making him a candidate to be flipped again down the road. The Wizards are in the early stages of a rebuild, which makes McCollum an odd fit on the roster.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Shut down for rest of season
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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
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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
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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
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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.
