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.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Drops 40 points in offensive outing
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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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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Scores 15 points on 15 shots
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McCollum finished Friday's 134-93 loss to the Timberwolves with 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and four steals in 28 minutes.
The Pelicans looked overmatched in this contest on both ends of the court, and McCollum, who finished with the same amount of points and field-goal attempts, was one of the few decent performers in this 41-point loss. McCollum has been struggling of late, reaching the 20-point mark in just two of his last six outings while shooting a subpar 36.5 percent from the floor in that span.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Struggles in blowout loss
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McCollum chipped in three points (1-15 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 1-5 FT), five assists, four rebounds and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 127-81 loss to the Pistons.
McCollum delivered an abysmal performance from the field Monday, recording a season-low three points. The star combo guard has scored single-digit points in two of his last three outings, during which he has shot only 29.8 percent from the field. On the bright side, McCollum collected multiple swipes for the seventh time on the season.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Flirts with double-double in loss
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McCollum ended Saturday's 119-115 loss to the Spurs with 26 points (10-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 33 minutes.
McCollum continues to be a prolific producer during the Pelicans' lost season. The veteran guard bounced back from a modest nine-point performance against the Magic to lead the team in scoring. McCollum is now averaging 17.6 points, 5.3 assists and 3.6 rebounds across seven March contests.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Muted performance in loss
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McCollum closed Thursday's 113-93 loss to Orlando with nine points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes.
McCollum couldn't generate much offense in this lopsided loss, while Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins provided a spark off the bench with a combined 23 points. McCollum has been in a slump lately, as he's sitting outside the top-150 in nine-category formats over his last five games with 14.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.8 three-pointers in 28.5 minutes.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Will be avaliable Tuesday
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McCollum is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
McCollum didn't play Sunday against the Grizzlies due to rest, but he should handle his regular workload Tuesday as one of the Pelicans' go-to options on offense. He's averaging 20.2 points per game since the beginning of February.
