Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Shooting woes continue in win
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McCollum notched seven points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-106 victory over the Nuggets.
McCollum struggled from the field for a second consecutive game, finishing with a single-digit scoring total for only the fifth time this season. The veteran missed four games at the end of November due to COVID-19 protocols and looks like he'll need a bit of a ramp-up period before he's back up to speed. Over the last two games, McCollum is a combined 5-of-22 from the field.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Struggles in return
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McCollum (conditioning) notched five points (2-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists over 32 minutes during Friday's 117-99 win over the Spurs.
After a four-game absence while he was in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, McCollum looked rusty in his return. Despite reclaiming his typical workload, McCollum produced little to show for it. He's a bounce-back candidate with a high-profile matchup coming up against Denver on Sunday.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Will play against Spurs
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McCollum (conditioning) will return to the starting lineup Friday against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
McCollum has missed the past four games due to health and safety protocols. McCollum's return to the starting lineup likely means that Jose Alvarado will move back to his usual bench role.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Probable Friday
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McCollum (conditioning) is probable for Friday's game against San Antonio.
McCollum participated in Thursday's practice session and will likely be able to return to game action after missing the last four games. If he's deemed available Friday, Jose Alvarado and Devonte' Graham will likely see decreases in playing time.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Practices Thursday
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McCollum (conditioning) practiced Thursday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
McCollum has missed the last four games due to the league's health and safety protocols and conditioning issues, but he seems to be trending toward returning to game action. The Pelicans haven't yet released their injury report for Friday's game against the Spurs, but it wouldn't be surprising to see McCollum back on the court after participating in practice.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Ruled out Wednesday
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McCollum (conditioning) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
McCollum has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols but will still be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game as he deals with conditioning issues. Jose Alvarado and Devonte' Graham should continue to see increased run Wednesday, while McCollum's next chance to play will be Friday against the Spurs.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Questionable Wednesday
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McCollum (COVID-19 protocols) has cleared protocols and is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to conditioning, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
McCollum has missed the past three games while in protocols, prompting Jose Alvarado and Devonte' Graham to see more action. If McCollum returns Wednesday, he could see limited action.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Remains out
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McCollum (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Thunder, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
McCollum will be sidelined for a third straight game while in COVID-19 protocols. Brandon Ingram (toe) is also questionable, so Jose Alvarado and Devonte' Graham are likely candidates to start Monday's contest.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Won't play Friday
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McCollum (health and safety protocols) will not take the floor Friday versus the Grizzlies.
McCollum will skip his second consecutive game due to illness. He was listed as out Wednesday with a non-COVID illness, so it seems unlikely he will be sidelined too long. Jose Alvarado and Devonte' Graham could see extended run in his absence, while McCollum will shift his focus to Monday versus Oklahoma City for his next chance to return.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Out Wednesday with illness
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McCollum (illness) will not play in Wednesday's game versus the Spurs due to non-COVID illness.
The reason for McCollum's absence likely suggests he's not in line for a long stay on the sidelines. Look for Jose Alvarado and Devonte' Graham to see additional minutes at point guard with McCollum out.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Paces scoring attack
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McCollum posted 23 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one block across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 124-110 win over Chicago.
McCollum had a solid night shooting the basketball and also continued to find his teammates for buckets. He's registered seven or more assists in five of his last six matchups despite experiencing inconsistent scoring production over that stretch.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Drops season-high 30
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McCollum ended Tuesday's 113-102 win over Memphis with 30 points (11-23 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one block in 37 minutes.
After going 4-for-24 (16.7 percent) from three-point range and averaging just 9.5 points over the prior four games, McCollum found his shooting stroke in the second half Tuesday, with 14 of his points coming in the third quarter alone. The veteran guard set a new season scoring high in the process, but McCollum may not keep coming up big if Zion Williamson (foot) returns quickly.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Modest production in win
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McCollum notched seven points (3-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 victory over the Bulls.
McCollum had one of his best performances of the season Saturday against Atlanta, racking up 29 points and 10 rebounds in 41 minutes. However, he's been much less effective over two appearances since then, during which he's shot just 25 percent from the floor. The 31-year-old scored at least 20 points in seven of his first nine appearances, so he should heat back up soon.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Scores season-low nine points
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McCollum closed with nine points (3-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 129-122 loss to the Pacers.
McCollum had his worst performance of the season Monday, scoring a season-low nine points. While he was able to partially salvage his night with seven assists, fantasy managers are still taking a hit with this outing. He's enjoying a strong season overall, though, averaging 20.3 points, 6.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 35.7 minutes.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Enjoys excellent scoring night
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McCollum racked up 29 points (12-23 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal over 41 minutes during Saturday's 124-121 overtime loss to Atlanta.
McCollum put up his highest scoring total of the 2022-23 season, narrowly beating his best mark set Oct. 23 against Utah (28 points). The guard also managed to notch his third double-double of the year, the first time he's double-doubled with a combination of points and rebounds.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Just misses triple-double
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McCollum closed with 22 points (10-27 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 120-117 overtime loss to the Lakers.
McCollum did a little bit of everything in the OT loss, though his scoring came with poor efficiency from the field. The star guard finished with a season-best nine boards and two blocks, and he's collected at least one steal in each of his seven games so far this season. McCollum's season per-game averages of 20.7 points, 7.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 triples and 1.3 steals are pretty strong, but he's yet to find his stroke on a consistent basis, as he's shooting just 41.3 percent from the field so far.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Scores team-high 22 points
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McCollum posted 22 points (9-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 112-91 victory over the Clippers.
Even though Zion Williamson grabbed all the headlines due to his near triple-double during his return to action, McCollum was the one who led the team in scoring while draining a season-high four treys. The All-Star guard bounced back from a poor shooting display against the Suns, and he's now scored at least 20 points in four of his first six contests.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Bad shooting, excellent passing
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McCollum provided 17 points (6-19 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Friday's 124-111 loss to Phoenix.
McCollum was questionable ahead of Friday's matchup due to a finger injury, and there's a chance the injury played a role in his poor shooting display. The former Blazers guard at least thrived as a passer, ending just one assist shy of what would've been his third straight double-double. He's off the injury report for Sunday against the Clippers.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Officially available Friday
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McCollum (finger) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.
McCollum was questionable ahead of Friday's matchup but trended in the right direction prior to the start of the game. Both McCollum and Jose Alvarado (back) will be available for the Pelicans, while Zion Williamson (hip) and Herbert Jones (knee) are unavailable. McCollum has posted double-doubles in his last two appearances, averaging 21.0 points and 11.5 assists in 38.5 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: On track to play Friday
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Pelicans head coach Willie Green said McCollum (finger) will more than likely be available for Friday's matchup against the Suns, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Barring a setback during warmups, it sounds like McCollum and Jose Alvarado (back) will be available for Friday's matchup. However, Zion Williamson (hip) and Herbert Jones (knee) remain true game-time decisions. Across his first four appearances of the campaign, McCollum has averaged 21.0 points, 7.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 34.8 minutes per game.
