New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum posted one of his lowest-scoring games of the season with their post-season hopes on the line. The 31-year-old veteran could only muster 14 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals, and one block on 5-for-15 shooting from the floor and 1-for-5 from deep. While the Pelicans did get some scoring elsewhere, they needed more from McCollum to go against the high-powered offense of the Thunder. Fortunately, he's signed through the next three seasons, and should be a very good complimentary piece to Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum supported Brandon Ingram's big night by putting up the second-most points on the team during their 107-88 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. The former Trail Blazer ended the game with 23 points and three assists on 8-for-15 shooting from the floor and 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. This wasn't the most well-rounded game of his career, but the scoring and threes surely helped a good bit of fantasy managers.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum couldn't be contained as he finished with the highest amount of points out of everyone in the game. During their seven-point win over the Dallas Mavericks, the veteran combo guard posted 32 points, five rebounds, and five assists on an efficient 12-for-22 shooting and 6-for-8 from deep. Despite his scoring numbers dipping a bit from seasons in the past, his rebounding and assist numbers are at a career-high right now and he's just barely on the outside of the top 70 in nine-category leagues.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (ankle) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. McCollum sat out Monday's game with a right ankle sprain and may sit again as they enter the break. Jose Alvarado got the spot start while newcomer Josh Richardson was stellar off the bench. If McCollum is unable to go Wednesday, Alvarado and Richardson should see a similar split in minutes.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (thumb) won't play on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran has a sprained thumb. However, considering he scored 24 points in 36 minutes in Saturday's win over the Washington Wizards, it's unknown how severe the injury is. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (toe) also out, Jonas Valanciunas, Trey Murphy III, and Herbert Jones should lead the way offensively. At the same time, guys like Jose Alvarado and Devonte' Graham could be more involved than usual.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum posted his second 30-point game in a row and his sixth game this season of at least the same amount. During a loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, the Lehigh product posted 38 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 15-for-24 from the floor and 6-for-12 from three but had an uncharacteristic night at the line by only making two out of his five attempts. Over the last week, McCollum was producing enough to be ranked in the top 15 for category formats.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum produced his third-highest scoring total of the season in Monday's 132-112 win over Washington, hitting 12-for-21 from the field for a 34-point night. He was 4-for-8 from downtown and 6-for-6 at the foul line, adding five rebounds and one assist to his tally with two steals and one block. The 31-year-old is now averaging 29.0 points per game for 2023. He has taken full advantage of the absences of Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (toe). Zion definitely won't be returning anytime soon and there hasn't been any news of Ingram's imminent comeback either, so McCollum should remain New Orlean's top dog for the foreseeable future.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum had an immense scoring night against Philadelphia on Friday, netting a season-high 42 points and hitting a franchise-record 11 attempts from deep. He broke Peja Stojakovic's record which had stood since 2007. Zion Williamson added 36 points and the Pelicans rolled to an impressive 127-116 victory. McCollum was 11-for-16 in total from deep and shot 13-for-20 overall with four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes. That's now two 40-point efforts from McCollum in five games, with him having found his feet in recent weeks following a less-than-impressive start to the campaign. He initially thrived with Williamson out of the line, but both had an outstanding game on Friday, and that's an encouraging sign for New Orleans and fantasy managers alike.

New Orleans Pelicans point guard CJ McCollum (calf) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest against the Thunder due to a sore right calf. McCollum presumably battled through the ailment Thursday en route to dropping a season-high 40 points as the Pelicans played without Zion Williamson (health and safety protocols) and Brandon Ingram (toe), which will again be the case Friday. An absence from McCollum would open up the entire New Orleans depth chart to become upside DFS plays, while Jose Alvarado would likely garner a sizable minutes load in the backcourt. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off for the final word on McCollum.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum went off during the team's 126-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The 10th-year star put up 40 points on 51.9% shooting off of 27 attempts and added 7-for-14 from beyond the arc. He also chipped in eight rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two blocks across his 37 minutes of playing time. McCollum has proven that he can explode at any given moment and Thursday night was one of those times. His value is elevated while Brandon Ingram remains sidelined as well.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum almost had his third double-double of the campaign Saturday against the Suns, coming away from a 118-114 loss with 27 points and eight assists. He also picked up a pair of rebounds and had one block with three turnovers in 36 minutes. Shooting-wise, it was one of McCollum's finest nights of the season, as he finished 11-for-19 from the field with a 4-for-7 record from downtown. In general, McCollum's move to New Orleans has worked out well, but he's badly struggling to get the ball through the hoop, shooting only 41.2 percent for the campaign. As a result, he is averaging only 18.2 points a night, which is his work mark since becoming a regular starter in 2015-16. However, with him going for at least 27 points three times in the past four games, maybe we are seeing the start of a turnaround from McCollum.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (conditioning) is tagged on the injury report as probable to play on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. The 31-year-old veteran has missed the last four games while he was in the health and safety protocols. Since Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones are both out, the Pelicans' offense will welcome back McCollum with open arms. Throughout this season so far, McCollum is ranked in the top 60 for fantasy value, so his fantasy managers will welcome him back all the same.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (conditioning) won't play Wednesday versus Toronto. He has cleared health and safety protocols, but McCollum needs to work on his conditioning before returning to action. McCollum has sat out three games and Jose Alvarado has replaced him in the starting unit. Devonte' Graham has also benefitted from McCollum's absence, but he hasn't really used the extra minutes well and looks like a very risky fantasy option. McCollum's next chance to return comes Friday versus San Antonio.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will miss Wednesday's game versus the San Antonio Spurs due to a non-COVID illness. As the third option in the Pelicans offense, McCollum registers 18 points per contest. Check RotoBaller for further updates on the Pelicans guard. Look for New Orleans star Brandon Ingram to make up for McCollum's absence. Ingram is an astounding plus-10.4 in the on-off stats, leading the Pelicans starting lineup. Expect a sound attack from Ingram in the mid-range. as he converts 47 percent in the 10- to 16-foot area. The Spurs currently have the 29th-ranked defense, so anticipate a high-scoring game.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (finger) is expected to play on Friday against Phoenix, barring a setback during warmups. The 31-year-old has been riding a questionable tag heading into this one due to a sprained middle finger on his right hand. With Brandon Ingram (head) out and Zion Williamson (hip) uncertain to suit up, McCollum could see an uptick in production if he plays.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum finished with 28 points during the loss to Utah. The veteran went 12-for-25 from the field and 2-for-8 from deep while adding 12 assists, adding to what has been a productive season thus far. McCollum is struggling from deep, averaging 30.4% in his first three games. However, he should turn things around moving ahead. He may also see an uptick on the scoring end if Brandon Ingram (concussion) and Zion Williamson (hip) miss time after both men suffered injuries on Sunday.

New Orleans Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum has signed a two-year extension with the organization. This new deal is worth $64 million and will keep him under contract through the 2025-2026 campaign. The 31-year-old was a key contributor for the Pelicans down the stretch last season. He's expected to be an important piece once again with Zion Williamson healthy. It certainly seems that McCollum has found a place where he can a strong fantasy option on a nightly basis.

New Orleans Pelicans point guard C.J. McCollum posted another strong stat line in Tuesday's victory over the Suns, finishing with 23 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. After scuffling from the field in Game 1, McCollum did improve his shooting percentage, while finding a rhythm from deep to the tune of 6-for-10. McCollum knocked down at least six threes just four times during the regular season, one of which came against Phoenix on Oct. 23 when the guard was still with Portland. With McCollum firmly entrenched as the team's point guard, his assists upside will only increase as the series continues; in 64 career playoff appearances, he is yet to log a double-double. His next chance comes Friday in Game 3.

New Orleans Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum was a huge reason why his team won against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. McCollum finished with a team-high 32 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in 39 minutes of playing time. He was unstoppable in the first half when he knocked down 10-of-12 shots for 27 points. He didn't do much in the second half, but the Pelicans held control of the contest. The acquisition of McCollum was huge for this team. They'll need McCollum to do it again versus the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Brandon Ingram (hamstring) is expected to return and should carry a heavy workload, assuming McCollum cannot play. Devonte' Graham could end up staying in the starting five, assuming McCollum is out. He'd be asked to take on more responsibility. The Pelicans have a bunch of banged up players, so fantasy managers will have to check back later in the day.