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Puts up team-high 28 points McCollum registered 28 points (12-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 122-121 overtime loss to the Jazz.

Impact The passing numbers certainly stand out, but McCollum is not known for being a pass-first player and is not likely to put up those figures on a regular basis. Instead, McCollum led the Pelicans in scoring and had another impressive performance, as the former Blazers guard is enjoying a strong start to the 2022-23 campaign. Through three games, McCollum has scored at least 20 points in each outing and is averaging 23.3 points while shooting 48.3 percent from the field.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Pours in 21 points McCollum closed Friday's 124-112 victory over the Hornets with 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes.

Impact McCollum has scored 21 points in each of his first two games of the new season, logging 30-plus minutes in each contest. He's drained three and two triples to kick off the season, respectively, and he appears poised to pick up right where he left off from beyond the arc a season ago. McCollum averaged 7.5 attempts from three and 2.5 made threes a season ago.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes for 21 points in win Wednesday McCollum amassed 21 points (7-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 130-108 win over the Nets.

Impact McCollum was solid as ever in the win despite taking a back seat to both Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. While he doesn't receive the fanfare of a couple of his teammates, McCollum's importance to this team cannot be understated. There is a very real chance he could lead the team in assists and threes this season while chipping in 20 points per game on reasonably efficient shooting. He could maintain top-60 value most of the way.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Struggles in return McCollum (ankle) collected three points (1-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists, one rebound and one steal in 18 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to the Heat.

Impact McCollum was a game-time call but ended up playing. He's rusty coming off the ankle injury, but he has one more warm-up opportunity Friday against the Hawks before the season starts Wednesday against the Nets.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday McCollum (ankle) will start Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Impact McCollum tested his ankle in warmups before concluding he would give it a go. Given that it's the preseason, it's safe to assume he wouldn't be out there if he wasn't feeling near 100 percent on it. McCollum will have a pair of opportunities to get his conditioning in order ahead of next week's season opener versus the Nets.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

True GTD on Wednesday McCollum will test out his ankle in warmups before deciding on his status for Wednesday's preseason clash with the Heat, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCollum remains a true game-time call for this one, and the staff will likely err on the side of caution considering it's the preseason. The release of the starting five will shed more light on his availability for the contest.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled questionable for Wednesday McCollum (ankle) is considered a question mark for Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact McCollum participated fully in practice Tuesday, but his status for Wednesday's contest has yet to be determined. Either way, it sounds like he should be back in action Wednesday or Friday and isn't in danger of missing regular-season action.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impact McCollum sat out the last two exhibitions due to an ankle issue that surfaced a week ago, but it appears he's nearly put the problem behind him. Assuming he can avoid a setback the rest of the preseason, McCollum is set to run the Pelicans' point again in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lillard, Simons anchor backcourt of new-look Trail Blazers

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OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Sunday McCollum (ankle) will not play in Sunday's exhibition against the Spurs.

Impact McCollum will sit out a second straight preseason game. There's no indication he'll miss the regular-season opener Oct. 19 against the Nets.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Saturday McCollum (ankle) did not practice Saturday, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact The veteran is still dealing with a lingering ankle issue. He should be considered questionable to play Sunday against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum Out for Pelicans' Home Preseason Opener CJ McCollum has been ruled out of Friday’s game versus Pistons.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Ruled out Friday McCollum (ankle) will miss Friday's contest against the Pistons, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact This is likely just a precautionary measure, as McCollum played 15 minutes in Tuesday's matchup after earning a questionable tag due to the same lingering soreness in his right ankle earlier in the week. The Pelicans will likely advance with caution throughout the rest of the preseason but there should be no reason McCollum isn't a full go for their season opener on October 19th.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday McCollum (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason contest against Chicago, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Despite nursing a lingering sore ankle, McCollum will play in the Pelicans' first preseason matchup this year. He starts alongside Naji Marshall and Herbert Jones in the backcourt.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Have Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum On First Injury Report The New Orleans Pelicans have listed Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum on the injury report leading into the team’s first preseason game on the...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dealing with ankle issue Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Monday that McCollum (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's preseason contest against Chicago, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's unclear when McCollum picked up the ankle issue, but per Lopez, the point guard was able to practice fully Sunday, so it doesn't appear to be a major issue. If available, he'll likely play around 20 minutes, per Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Agent: Pelicans, Nance Jr agree to 2-year, $21.6M extension

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OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pelicans' Williamson touts his physical, mental well being

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

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