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sports1 day ago

Hawks’ Saleh defends Trae Young trade, highlighting future flexibility and fit

Hawks GM Onsi Saleh said the team acted decisively to trade Trae Young, thanking him for his impact while praising the return of CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert as a fit for now and the future. He emphasized cap flexibility for 2026-27 and the development of a young core around players like Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, noting the deal was about long-term organizational benefit rather than holding out for a better offer. Saleh did not discuss McCollum extension talks.

via The New York Times|
#cj-mccollum#corey-kispert#hawks
sports1 year ago

"Zion Williamson's Second-Half Surge Propels Pelicans to Victory Over Clippers"

CJ McCollum scores 25 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106, ending the Clippers' four-game winning streak. Zion Williamson adds 21 points and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram contributes 15 points and eight rebounds. The Clippers, playing their eighth game in 13 days, struggle with fatigue as James Harden scores 19 points and Norman Powell adds 18. The Pelicans' wire-to-wire win marks their fourth consecutive victory, matching their longest winning streak of the season.

via ESPN|
#cj-mccollum#los-angeles-clippers#nba
sports2 years ago

Pelicans' CJ McCollum Faces Second Collapsed Lung, Return Uncertain

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung, marking the second time in two years. McCollum will undergo further testing to determine the next steps in his healing process. The Pelicans' backcourt, already dealing with injuries, will likely see Dyson Daniels move into the starting lineup and Kira Lewis Jr. receive more playing time in McCollum's absence. McCollum leads the team in minutes, assists, and ranks second in scoring average and three-point percentage per game.

via Bleacher Report|
#cj-mccollum#collapsed-lung#injury
sports2 years ago

"Trail Blazers and Bucks Benefit: Winners and Losers of the Damian Lillard Trade"

CJ McCollum views the trade of Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks as a win-win situation for both the Portland Trail Blazers and his former teammate. McCollum believes that the Blazers can now build around their young talent and Lillard gets to join a championship contender with the Bucks, playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. McCollum also sees potential for a Lillard vs. McCollum NBA Finals matchup if his current team, the New Orleans Pelicans, can make a strong playoff run in the Western Conference.

via OregonLive|
#cj-mccollum#damian-lillard#milwaukee-bucks
sports2 years ago

The Uncertain Future of Damian Lillard in the NBA.

The Portland Trail Blazers are facing trade rumors surrounding Damian Lillard, with the star player mentioning the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets as desirable teams in a recent interview. Former teammate CJ McCollum added fuel to the fire, suggesting it may be time for Portland to choose between Lillard and youth. The Blazers are also considering their options for the upcoming draft, with the possibility of selecting Scoot Henderson and keeping Lillard. The podcast also covers Chris Paul's potential departure from the Phoenix Suns and its potential impact on Portland.

via Blazer's Edge|
#cj-mccollum#damian-lillard#nba
sports2 years ago

NBA trade rumors swirl around Damian Lillard and Blazers teammates.

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic predicts that the entire team will be traded if the Blazers fail to deliver on their promise to build a contender around star guard Damian Lillard this summer. Nurkic's comments come after Lillard expressed a preference for the Miami Heat or Brooklyn Nets should a trade become necessary. The Blazers own the third pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and Nurkic expects to be dealt if the team goes the route of rebuilding with young players instead of adding veteran help.

via Blazer's Edge|
#cj-mccollum#damian-lillard#jusuf-nurkic
sports2 years ago

Damian Lillard's Trade Rumors and Preferred Destinations.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard's trade rumors have been a hot topic in the NBA, with Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets as possible trade destinations. Lillard's former teammate CJ McCollum talked about the possibilities of a Lillard move and why this summer's rumors seemed more intense than similar talk in past years. McCollum believes that Portland has the assets to potentially do something one way or the other, and it's a matter of doing right by Lillard and understanding that there is no wrong decision here.

via Blazer's Edge|
#cj-mccollum#damian-lillard#miami-heat
sports2 years ago

Zion Williamson's Future with the New Orleans Pelicans in Question Amid Controversy

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin clarified that Zion Williamson was "never physically cleared to play basketball" despite his comments that he was physically okay to play. Williamson missed the final 45 games of the regular season with a right hamstring injury. Griffin went on to say that the speculation surrounding Williamson is not good for the team and also not good for Zion. Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum also briefly weighed in on the idea that Williamson's health had been a distraction this season.

via WDSU New Orleans|
#cj-mccollum#david-griffin#nba