New Orleans Pelicans Star CJ McCollum Sam Goldfeder, Excel Sports’ agent, said that the two-year extension of his contract worth $64million has been reached. It will keep him in good shape through the 2025-2026 season. McCollum’s new deal links him to New Orleans over four years and $133M. It also aligns him with franchise cornerstones … Read more
New Orleans President of the NBA Players Association and guard CJ McCollum His busy schedule now includes a position as an NBA analyst at ESPN. Monday’s announcement by the network was that they had signed the Pelicans star on a multiplatform deal. His ESPN debut will take place on Thursday at “NBA Finals Celebrating 75”, … Read more
2:26 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN NEW ORLEANS — Everywhere CJ McCollumHe says he is in New Orleans right now because he feels the buzz about the city. Pelicans. The Pelicans left with a smile on Wednesday in front of a sell-out crowd at Smoothie King Centre. 113-103 victoryThe San Antonio SpursTo advance in the NBA’s … Read more
7:00 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN FINALNight of the All-Star break New Orleans PelicansGuard CJ McCollumForward Brandon IngramCoach Willie Green and Willie went to FLINT by Baltaire for a small private dinner in Phoenix. Since then, the Pelicans went 1-4 Feb. 8 tradeThis was sent Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Nickeil Alexander-WalkerAnd Didi LouzadaThe Portland Trail BlazersMcCollum … Read more
5:08 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN PORTLAND, Ore. — This is the first time that he has done so in his entire career. CJ McCollumKnows the look of the Moda Center’s opposite locker room. McCollum was an original member of the Portland Trail BlazersHe was in the NBA for eight-and-a half seasons. He was dealt at … Read more
2:35 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN The New Orleans PelicansHave been listed Brandon Ingramas likely for Sunday’s matchup against Los Angeles LakersThis allowed the forward to finally end his 10-game absence and return against his former teammates. Ingram has been absent since March 8 because of a strained right hip. Ingram missed the Pelicans’ last road … Read more
12:00 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN METAIRIE, La. — CJ McCollumHe had spent his entire NBA basketball career with the Portland Trail BlazersAfter being chosen by the franchise with No. The No. 10 overall pick in 2013 NBA craft. He’s now ready to play for his first team after 564 games. New Orleans PelicansThursday Night against … Read more
8:50 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN The NBA has announced the participants to the three events taking place on All-Star Saturday Night, Cleveland. These include the 3-point contest, the slam-dunk contest, and a revamped skill challenge. There will be three teams of three players participating in the three events. The new skills challenge format will be … Read more
HEIGHTProtest against the May 2020 police killing of George Floyd, one retired NBA star Dwyane’s Twitter accounts posted“If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for it.” A tweet by an athlete who was celebrated for his social justice activism was perfectly in character. It was however promoted by Wade’s clothing line and Chinese sports … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — CJ McCollumAfter a collapsed lungs, he scored 16 points in his return to the court. Portland Trail BlazersBeat the Orlando MagicMonday night: 98-88 McCollum was injured Dec. 4 and missed 17 games in six weeks. McCollum, a ninth year pro, began Monday but was restricted to playing for 30 minutes. He was … Read more