C.J. McCollum: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / March 31

Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum for season

The New Orleans Pelicans are shutting down forward Zion Williamson and guard CJ McCollum for the rest of the season due to injuries. Williamson suffered a low back bone contusion on March 19, while McCollum suffered right foot bone contusion on March 23.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / March 31

Pelicans shut down Williamson, McCollum for rest of season

Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum for rest of season

The injury-ravaged Pelicans are among the lottery-bound teams jockeying for the best odds to get the top pick. Shutting down two of their top players could move them closer to that goal.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

Pelican’s CJ McCollum on what he’s ‘taking advantage of’ while playing

CJ McCollum isn’t waiting for retirement to chase his post-playing dreams. The New Orleans Pelicans guard has quietly carved out a lane in sports media, proving that brains and buckets can co-exist at the highest level.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 24

Pelicans Resting Key Player vs Sixers After Making NBA History

CJ McCollum had a big day against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. The veteran guard entered the matchup ranked 19th in NBA history for three-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum replicates wild franchise feat last done by Anthony Davis

The New Orleans Pelicans fell 136-130 at the hands of the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon, but CJ McCollum made team history in the process. McCollum led all scorers with 40 points, the fourth game in which he has crossed the 40-point threshold this season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The Bird Writes / March 23

Pelicans Fall Short in Detroit Despite Big Nights from McCollum, Hawkins

The New Orleans Pelicans scored plenty on Sunday, but unfortunately, so did the Pistons, as the home team held off a late charge to hand the Pels a 136-130 loss at Little Caesars Arena.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 23

CJ McCollum Makes NBA History in Pelicans-Pistons

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum continues climbing up the all-time three-point rankings after passing Jason Kidd for No. 18 on the most three-pointers made in the history of the NBA.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 20

CJ McCollum Passes Dallas Mavericks Legend to Make NBA History

The New Orleans Pelicans pulled off a huge road upset over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, winning 119-115 behind a 29-point outing from star forward Zion Williamson.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / March 19

NBA Reacts to Historic CJ McCollum News

Amidst the pace-and-space revolution the NBA has experienced in recent years, one prolific 3-point threat who seems to stay a bit under the radar is New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / March 8

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum: ‘I Would Love To Play In Europe At Some Point’

It’s not exactly been a banner season for the injury-plagued Pelicans, but CJ McCollum remains an avid follower of the EuroLeague — especially with his brother, Errick McCollum, playing for Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / March 8

CJ McCollum: ‘I would love to play in Europe at some point’

While leading the Pelicans in their playoff push, CJ McCollum remains an avid follower of the EuroLeague—especially with his brother, Errick McCollum, playing for Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 2

The New Orleans Pelicans Serve as a Cautionary Tale for the Utah Jazz Rebuild

For the eighth straight home appearance, the Utah Jazz square up against the New Orleans Pelicans in a battle that puts plenty at stake for both teams' future and present as CJ McCollum and the tragically fascinating Pelicans travel to Utah.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Pelicans Make Major Zion Williamson, C.J. McCollum Injury Decisions Ahead of Suns Game

The Phoenix Suns are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday as the second game of a back-to-back. On Thursday, the Suns were defeated by a shorthanded Pelicans team 124-116.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 26

CJ McCollum's Honest Statement on New Players from Toronto Raptors Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, holding a 12-39 record at the February 6 NBA trade deadline. With no playoff hopes and a barrage of injuries, the Pelicans had a huge decision to make at the deadline.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum drops truth bomb on 40-point franchise milestone

The New Orleans Pelicans earned a 140-133 overtime win over the Sacramento Kings before the All-Star break. They were led to victory by veteran guard CJ McCollum who finished the game with 43 points, seven rebounds and two assists shooting 16-of-25 from the field and 7-of-12 from 3-point range.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 13

CJ McCollum-led Pelicans beat Kings to end 10-game skid

CJ McCollum scored 43 points, including a tie-breaking 3-pointer in overtime, and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended a 10-game losing streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings 140-133 on Thursday night.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / January 23

Pelicans leaning on CJ McCollum as they visit Grizzlies

CJ McCollum is not looking at this as a lost season for the struggling New Orleans Pelicans. When the Pelicans play the host Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, McCollum will be coming off his second 45-plus-point performance this month.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / January 11

CJ McCollum helps Pelicans win battle of NBA's most disappointing teams

On Friday night, CJ McCollum boosted the Pelicans and his trade value.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Pelicans' C.J. McCollum Breaks Silence on Trade Rumors After 50-Point Performance

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a terrible season, but they were able to finally end their 11-game losing streak in Friday night’s 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Pelicans' C.J. McCollum Makes Franchise History in Win Over Wizards

The New Orleans Pelicans ended their 11-game losing streak on Friday night after defeating the Washington Wizards 132-120 behind a historic scoring performance from C.J.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / January 3

CJ McCollum scores 50, Pelicans end 11-game slide

CJ McCollum tied a career-high with 50 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended an 11-game losing streak by defeating the Washington Wizards 132-120 on Friday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 3

Watch: CJ McCollum scores 50 points in win over Wizards

Watch: Pelicans' CJ McCollum scores 50 points in win over Wizards

CJ McCollum brought a bit of life to the Smoothie King Center on Friday, tying his career high with 50 points in a win over the Wizards.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / December 19

Pelicans Star CJ McCollum Gets Honest About NBA Trade Rumors

The New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a poor start to the 2024-25 NBA season. After coming into the year with a lot of hype, the team has dealt with a shocking amount of injuries that have hindered their play on the court.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26