What are your thoughts now that the trade sending CJ McCollum, a player who you’ve spent so much time with on and off the court, to New Orleans has been finalized? Where is your head at with that great partnership you two have had all these years now coming to an end? Damian Lillard: This is something that me and C, we talked about it over the years, like, this being a possibility. I would say in the last three years it was always something where me and him would talk and he would be like “You know, I might be out of here,” just loosely saying stuff like that and I’d be like “Nah, I don’t think so.” But as time went on we both knew that it’s going to come a point where we might not be a backcourt anymore, whether that was him getting traded or me getting traded. You just never know where teams are, we don’t know as players all the time.
Source: Casey Holdahl @ NBA.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Interesting, but the Pelicans and Blazers did not require any physicals in the CJ McCollum deal – 3:16 AM
Interesting, but the Pelicans and Blazers did not require any physicals in the CJ McCollum deal – 3:16 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Send me your top CJ McCollum memories.
Big shots. Big games. Maybe a certain block in a certain game 7.
What ya got? pic.twitter.com/mZeLG7i64G – 2:18 AM
Send me your top CJ McCollum memories.
Big shots. Big games. Maybe a certain block in a certain game 7.
What ya got? pic.twitter.com/mZeLG7i64G – 2:18 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Knew Portland would lose tonight with a big trade and not having Lillard, but not like this. pic.twitter.com/0RiYF1zrLY – 1:28 AM
Knew Portland would lose tonight with a big trade and not having Lillard, but not like this. pic.twitter.com/0RiYF1zrLY – 1:28 AM
Ben Cotton @Ben_Cotton15
The Pelicans trading for CJ McCollum is proof that this team is serious about winning and surrounding Zion Williamson with legitimate NBA talent @FOXSportsAUS
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 1:15 AM
The Pelicans trading for CJ McCollum is proof that this team is serious about winning and surrounding Zion Williamson with legitimate NBA talent @FOXSportsAUS
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 1:15 AM
Jason Quick @jwquick
The Trail Blazers traded CJ McCollum and lost some of their identity, while signaling an end of an era. But more importantly, they came to grips with an uncomfortable truth. theathletic.com/3119742/2022/0… – 1:14 AM
The Trail Blazers traded CJ McCollum and lost some of their identity, while signaling an end of an era. But more importantly, they came to grips with an uncomfortable truth. theathletic.com/3119742/2022/0… – 1:14 AM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
“I love @CJ McCollum, that’s like a real friend of mine… We always been transparent and nothing was different this time where it was like, “I think something could happen” and he was like “Yeah, I know something is going to be coming up.” — @Damian Lillard rip.city/3B8bGYI – 12:40 AM
“I love @CJ McCollum, that’s like a real friend of mine… We always been transparent and nothing was different this time where it was like, “I think something could happen” and he was like “Yeah, I know something is going to be coming up.” — @Damian Lillard rip.city/3B8bGYI – 12:40 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Brandon Ingram on C.J. McCollum: “He can just flat-out score the basketball. He brings (defensive) attention to our team and shooting, of course. Attention that can get off of me on a nightly basis.” – 11:52 PM
Brandon Ingram on C.J. McCollum: “He can just flat-out score the basketball. He brings (defensive) attention to our team and shooting, of course. Attention that can get off of me on a nightly basis.” – 11:52 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Asked about #Pelicans addition of C.J. McCollum, Willie Green said, “I think it’s going to elevate our group. C.J. has seen it all. Been to a conference championship. Has won at extremely high levels. He’s a pro. We need more guys like him to elevate our group… I’m excited.” – 11:47 PM
Asked about #Pelicans addition of C.J. McCollum, Willie Green said, “I think it’s going to elevate our group. C.J. has seen it all. Been to a conference championship. Has won at extremely high levels. He’s a pro. We need more guys like him to elevate our group… I’m excited.” – 11:47 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
TRADE INSTANT REACTION – CJ McCollum to the Pelicans
Some interesting comments from the Local Experts @Jake Madison of @lockedonpels and @Mike Richman of @LockedOnBlazers
“Damian was involved in this. This happened with Dame’s approval”
youtu.be/SwWHrWNDmqw via @YouTube – 11:37 PM
TRADE INSTANT REACTION – CJ McCollum to the Pelicans
Some interesting comments from the Local Experts @Jake Madison of @lockedonpels and @Mike Richman of @LockedOnBlazers
“Damian was involved in this. This happened with Dame’s approval”
youtu.be/SwWHrWNDmqw via @YouTube – 11:37 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The Lakers just gave up 78 in the first half at home, Russ is struggling again and “Dame to the Lakers” is trending. Let me guess… THT, Nunn and a first? pic.twitter.com/fP9qpqcvcF – 11:08 PM
The Lakers just gave up 78 in the first half at home, Russ is struggling again and “Dame to the Lakers” is trending. Let me guess… THT, Nunn and a first? pic.twitter.com/fP9qpqcvcF – 11:08 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jaxson Hayes immediately responds, “Whew, I’m hyped,” to the question of how excited he is to play with CJ McCollum soon. – 11:00 PM
Jaxson Hayes immediately responds, “Whew, I’m hyped,” to the question of how excited he is to play with CJ McCollum soon. – 11:00 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Willie Green says he has spoken to CJ McCollum. It was brief, but WG reveals they discussed about what he should expect, etc.
CJ also let Green know he’s excited for this opportunity. – 10:49 PM
Willie Green says he has spoken to CJ McCollum. It was brief, but WG reveals they discussed about what he should expect, etc.
CJ also let Green know he’s excited for this opportunity. – 10:49 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green says he had a brief conversation with CJ McCollum today. Said McCollum was excited about joining this group. – 10:49 PM
Willie Green says he had a brief conversation with CJ McCollum today. Said McCollum was excited about joining this group. – 10:49 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
Best of luck, @CJ McCollum … and thanks for all the cooperation over the years. Been a pleasure. – 9:42 PM
Best of luck, @CJ McCollum … and thanks for all the cooperation over the years. Been a pleasure. – 9:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Pelicans make huge move in acquiring C.J. McCollum ift.tt/AWuO04U – 9:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Pelicans make huge move in acquiring C.J. McCollum ift.tt/AWuO04U – 9:18 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
It’s kind of humorous how many of Olshey’s final moves that were supposed to be the support Lillard needed have now been undone.
Snell? Gone. Zeller? Gone. Nance? Gone. Even Powell and Covington? Gone.
Almost like Olshey’s vision for contention was a complete load. – 9:13 PM
It’s kind of humorous how many of Olshey’s final moves that were supposed to be the support Lillard needed have now been undone.
Snell? Gone. Zeller? Gone. Nance? Gone. Even Powell and Covington? Gone.
Almost like Olshey’s vision for contention was a complete load. – 9:13 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Portland Trail Blazers waived Cody Zeller to free up the roster spot to complete the C.J. McCollum trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. – 9:11 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers waived Cody Zeller to free up the roster spot to complete the C.J. McCollum trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. – 9:11 PM
Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
To @CJ McCollum — This goodbye is an extremely tough one. You’ll be greatly missed in Rip City.
Mr. Midrange, 3J, Mr. Put Them on Skates! CJ always gave it his all here in Portland. I’ll miss our chats about basketball, shoes, and the Seahawks. Good luck in NOLA, CJ!🦈 pic.twitter.com/unQpdISuC5 – 8:58 PM
To @CJ McCollum — This goodbye is an extremely tough one. You’ll be greatly missed in Rip City.
Mr. Midrange, 3J, Mr. Put Them on Skates! CJ always gave it his all here in Portland. I’ll miss our chats about basketball, shoes, and the Seahawks. Good luck in NOLA, CJ!🦈 pic.twitter.com/unQpdISuC5 – 8:58 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
For the last couple weeks when I saw rumors/reports I kept thinking if #Pelicans somehow landed C.J. McCollum it would be an incredible addition, but also thought it was unrealistic to believe he was attainable. Pleased to say I was totally wrong on the latter – 8:52 PM
For the last couple weeks when I saw rumors/reports I kept thinking if #Pelicans somehow landed C.J. McCollum it would be an incredible addition, but also thought it was unrealistic to believe he was attainable. Pleased to say I was totally wrong on the latter – 8:52 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Blazers have officially announced the McCollum trade to NO and that they have waived Cody Zeller, who was out with a knee injury. #RipCity – 8:48 PM
The Blazers have officially announced the McCollum trade to NO and that they have waived Cody Zeller, who was out with a knee injury. #RipCity – 8:48 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
With trade now made official by #NBA, clearance granted to discuss New Orleans’ big additions. During this second-quarter timeout, check out five things to know about #Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum: https://t.co/XamevN3dW8 pic.twitter.com/yPg2paMurG – 8:46 PM
With trade now made official by #NBA, clearance granted to discuss New Orleans’ big additions. During this second-quarter timeout, check out five things to know about #Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum: https://t.co/XamevN3dW8 pic.twitter.com/yPg2paMurG – 8:46 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Blazers-Pels deal official: Hart, Alexander-Walker, Satoranský, Louzada, a protected ’22 first-round draft pick, the better of NO’s and Portland’s 2026 second-round draft picks and Pels ’27 second-round draft pick from the Pelicans in exchange for McCollum, Nance and Tony Snell. – 8:34 PM
Blazers-Pels deal official: Hart, Alexander-Walker, Satoranský, Louzada, a protected ’22 first-round draft pick, the better of NO’s and Portland’s 2026 second-round draft picks and Pels ’27 second-round draft pick from the Pelicans in exchange for McCollum, Nance and Tony Snell. – 8:34 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Trade is official. CJ McCollum is a Pelican. pic.twitter.com/WX8jJ1bAt6 – 8:33 PM
Trade is official. CJ McCollum is a Pelican. pic.twitter.com/WX8jJ1bAt6 – 8:33 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
C.J. McCollum has reportedly been traded to the @New Orleans Pelicans!
@adaniels33 likes what he’s seeing being built in New Orleans #WBD pic.twitter.com/TaMP8GWPtt – 8:31 PM
C.J. McCollum has reportedly been traded to the @New Orleans Pelicans!
@adaniels33 likes what he’s seeing being built in New Orleans #WBD pic.twitter.com/TaMP8GWPtt – 8:31 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Chauncey Billups declines to answer any questions about the trade because it’s not official yet.
Asked more generally by @Mike Richman what he appreciates about CJ McCollum: “CJ’s a professional scorer. He as a 1990s-type game with a 2020-type flow. He’s a nightmare to guard.” – 8:17 PM
Chauncey Billups declines to answer any questions about the trade because it’s not official yet.
Asked more generally by @Mike Richman what he appreciates about CJ McCollum: “CJ’s a professional scorer. He as a 1990s-type game with a 2020-type flow. He’s a nightmare to guard.” – 8:17 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Chauncey Billups just said that he can’t talk about the CJ McCollum trade per league rules. The deal is technically not official. – 8:17 PM
Chauncey Billups just said that he can’t talk about the CJ McCollum trade per league rules. The deal is technically not official. – 8:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon had hoped to be back in the 3-point contest. He’s not. Zach LaVine, Desmond Bane, Karl-Anthony Towns, Fred VanVleet, C.J. McCollum, Luke Kennard, Patty Mills, Trae Young get the nod. – 7:32 PM
Eric Gordon had hoped to be back in the 3-point contest. He’s not. Zach LaVine, Desmond Bane, Karl-Anthony Towns, Fred VanVleet, C.J. McCollum, Luke Kennard, Patty Mills, Trae Young get the nod. – 7:32 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
CJ McCollum is in the 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend. pic.twitter.com/oVtmDv1tgf – 7:30 PM
CJ McCollum is in the 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend. pic.twitter.com/oVtmDv1tgf – 7:30 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
2022 NBA All-Star 3-point contestants: Zach LaVine, Desmond Bane, Karl-Anthony Towns, Fred VanVleet, CJ McCollum, Luke Kennard, Patty Mills, Trae Young. – 7:29 PM
2022 NBA All-Star 3-point contestants: Zach LaVine, Desmond Bane, Karl-Anthony Towns, Fred VanVleet, CJ McCollum, Luke Kennard, Patty Mills, Trae Young. – 7:29 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet’s 3-point shootout competition: Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, Zach LaVine, Cj McCollum, Patty Mills, Karl Anthony Towns and Trae Young.
Scottie Barnes will be in the skills competition. – 7:29 PM
VanVleet’s 3-point shootout competition: Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, Zach LaVine, Cj McCollum, Patty Mills, Karl Anthony Towns and Trae Young.
Scottie Barnes will be in the skills competition. – 7:29 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
It’s the 38th edition of The Blazers Balcony podcast with @brookeolzendam. Brooke beats COVID to discuss the reported deal sending @CJ McCollum to NOLA, CJ’s legacy on and off the court and some of our favorite memories from the 6-3 guard out of Lehigh rip.city/3oBFIim – 7:20 PM
It’s the 38th edition of The Blazers Balcony podcast with @brookeolzendam. Brooke beats COVID to discuss the reported deal sending @CJ McCollum to NOLA, CJ’s legacy on and off the court and some of our favorite memories from the 6-3 guard out of Lehigh rip.city/3oBFIim – 7:20 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
One more time. All the best and thanks for everything @CJ McCollum. pic.twitter.com/GO6vtFX5HC – 6:35 PM
One more time. All the best and thanks for everything @CJ McCollum. pic.twitter.com/GO6vtFX5HC – 6:35 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Pels finally made their move.
With the acquisition of CJ McCollum, New Orleans hopes to make the next step in its progression.
My thoughts on the addition of a dynamic scoring threat to the backcourt and loss of a rugged defender like Josh Hart:
theathletic.com/3119080/2022/0… – 6:25 PM
The Pels finally made their move.
With the acquisition of CJ McCollum, New Orleans hopes to make the next step in its progression.
My thoughts on the addition of a dynamic scoring threat to the backcourt and loss of a rugged defender like Josh Hart:
theathletic.com/3119080/2022/0… – 6:25 PM
Mike Tokito @mtokito
Yeah, trades these days are about cap space, picks, assets, etc. But I hope people take a moment to appreciate what a fantastic player @CJ McCollum was here. Before you start grumbling about no title, blahblahblah, admit: He gave Portland some great, even unforgettable, moments. – 5:51 PM
Yeah, trades these days are about cap space, picks, assets, etc. But I hope people take a moment to appreciate what a fantastic player @CJ McCollum was here. Before you start grumbling about no title, blahblahblah, admit: He gave Portland some great, even unforgettable, moments. – 5:51 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Damian Lillard following Chris Paul model, on board with Portland rebuild foxsports.com/stories/nba/da… – 5:46 PM
Damian Lillard following Chris Paul model, on board with Portland rebuild foxsports.com/stories/nba/da… – 5:46 PM
Mike Richman @mikegrich
New @LockedOnBlazers is up. On the end of the CJ McCollum era and what’s next for the Trail Blazers
linktr.ee/Mikegrich – 5:40 PM
New @LockedOnBlazers is up. On the end of the CJ McCollum era and what’s next for the Trail Blazers
linktr.ee/Mikegrich – 5:40 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: Sabonis/Haliburton and McCollum Trades with @Danny Leroux Join us for our special Trade Deadline sale duncdon.supportingcast.fm/join – 4:27 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime: Sabonis/Haliburton and McCollum Trades with @Danny Leroux Join us for our special Trade Deadline sale duncdon.supportingcast.fm/join – 4:27 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Devonte’ Graham on CJ McCollum: “He’s got everything in his bag. Obviously, he’s a hell of a player. He’s going to bring extremely good offense and take a lot of pressure off B (Brandon Ingram) in those 1-on-1 situations.” nola.com/sports/pelican… – 4:25 PM
Devonte’ Graham on CJ McCollum: “He’s got everything in his bag. Obviously, he’s a hell of a player. He’s going to bring extremely good offense and take a lot of pressure off B (Brandon Ingram) in those 1-on-1 situations.” nola.com/sports/pelican… – 4:25 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🏀 CJ McCollum trade reaction
🏀 Will James Harden get traded?
🏀 How the Raptors’ depth has led to a successful season
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/7ErG23… – 4:21 PM
🏀 CJ McCollum trade reaction
🏀 Will James Harden get traded?
🏀 How the Raptors’ depth has led to a successful season
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/7ErG23… – 4:21 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
The #Blazers roster rebuild efforts after the CJ McCollum trade are crushing the #Lakers hopes of landing Damian Lillard.
#LakeShow
sportscasting.com/lakers-dream-l… – 4:13 PM
The #Blazers roster rebuild efforts after the CJ McCollum trade are crushing the #Lakers hopes of landing Damian Lillard.
#LakeShow
sportscasting.com/lakers-dream-l… – 4:13 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Having already moved Norm Powell and CJ McCollum, Portland is still engaged in conversations with Detroit on acquiring forward Jerami Grant, sources said. – 3:57 PM
Having already moved Norm Powell and CJ McCollum, Portland is still engaged in conversations with Detroit on acquiring forward Jerami Grant, sources said. – 3:57 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
How about @Kevin Pelton on the CJ McCollum deal ” Frankly, McCollum should have held negative trade value because of his contract. Instead, the Blazers are getting considerable positive value in return.”
@lockedonpels @LockedOnBlazers – 3:50 PM
How about @Kevin Pelton on the CJ McCollum deal ” Frankly, McCollum should have held negative trade value because of his contract. Instead, the Blazers are getting considerable positive value in return.”
@lockedonpels @LockedOnBlazers – 3:50 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
This is now Anfernee Simons’ team.
Well, until Damian Lillard returns. – 3:20 PM
This is now Anfernee Simons’ team.
Well, until Damian Lillard returns. – 3:20 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Damian Lillard two months ago when I asked him about fan/media expressing of “concern” that he should ask out: “They don’t know my life. I go out here and I answer these questions over and over again, and somehow still it’s people skeptical of what I say.” bleacherreport.com/articles/10020… – 3:16 PM
Damian Lillard two months ago when I asked him about fan/media expressing of “concern” that he should ask out: “They don’t know my life. I go out here and I answer these questions over and over again, and somehow still it’s people skeptical of what I say.” bleacherreport.com/articles/10020… – 3:16 PM
Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbs
Blazers just went draft day trading a bunch of stuff to get right back to where they started, if they’re lucky. Problem is, this isn’t a movie. I would bet good money Lillard is gone within a year – 3:04 PM
Blazers just went draft day trading a bunch of stuff to get right back to where they started, if they’re lucky. Problem is, this isn’t a movie. I would bet good money Lillard is gone within a year – 3:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Also, CJ McCollum posting some goodbye messages from teammates on his IG story: pic.twitter.com/sAHve5j0PI – 2:55 PM
Also, CJ McCollum posting some goodbye messages from teammates on his IG story: pic.twitter.com/sAHve5j0PI – 2:55 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
1) Be clear on this: Even if the Blazers fail to rebuild this thing, the bottom line is that they had to take advantage of this opportunity to blow it up.
They were NEVER going to win a title with Lillard/CJ as their best 2 players. I’ve been saying that since Talkin’ Ball 2016 pic.twitter.com/KW94Ld9UMB – 2:50 PM
1) Be clear on this: Even if the Blazers fail to rebuild this thing, the bottom line is that they had to take advantage of this opportunity to blow it up.
They were NEVER going to win a title with Lillard/CJ as their best 2 players. I’ve been saying that since Talkin’ Ball 2016 pic.twitter.com/KW94Ld9UMB – 2:50 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Grades up for the trade sending CJ McCollum to New Orleans: es.pn/34oNENb (ESPN+) – 2:35 PM
Grades up for the trade sending CJ McCollum to New Orleans: es.pn/34oNENb (ESPN+) – 2:35 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
some initial, very reflexive thoughts on the pelicans trading for cj mccollum, portland’s direction, and the potential ripple effects of it all:
https://t.co/RafmhHDZkc pic.twitter.com/mEcRAju9k5 – 2:23 PM
some initial, very reflexive thoughts on the pelicans trading for cj mccollum, portland’s direction, and the potential ripple effects of it all:
https://t.co/RafmhHDZkc pic.twitter.com/mEcRAju9k5 – 2:23 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Double (at least!) @FrontOfficeShow day today! @Trevor_Lane & I break down the big Blazers-Pelicans trade of C.J. McCollum. Then we get the giggles when we get surprised with the Sabonis-Haliburton, Pacers-Kings swap mid show! That video will be up soon!
youtu.be/gXRELFID6jg – 2:23 PM
Double (at least!) @FrontOfficeShow day today! @Trevor_Lane & I break down the big Blazers-Pelicans trade of C.J. McCollum. Then we get the giggles when we get surprised with the Sabonis-Haliburton, Pacers-Kings swap mid show! That video will be up soon!
youtu.be/gXRELFID6jg – 2:23 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
With the #Blazers going into full rebuild mode, here are five players the franchise could pursue to pair alongside Damian Lillard.
#RipCity #NBA
sportscasting.com/5-players-port… – 2:22 PM
With the #Blazers going into full rebuild mode, here are five players the franchise could pursue to pair alongside Damian Lillard.
#RipCity #NBA
sportscasting.com/5-players-port… – 2:22 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Points Gained of Traded Players
(Offensive Metric based on efficiency and possessions used — 3 players each year over 3, about 15 over 2.)
Pelicans
McCollum -.8 (+.2 last year, -1 in 19-20)
Nance Jr. +.3
Blazers
Hart +1 (very good for G
Alexander-Walker -2.4 (2nd worst – 1:54 PM
Points Gained of Traded Players
(Offensive Metric based on efficiency and possessions used — 3 players each year over 3, about 15 over 2.)
Pelicans
McCollum -.8 (+.2 last year, -1 in 19-20)
Nance Jr. +.3
Blazers
Hart +1 (very good for G
Alexander-Walker -2.4 (2nd worst – 1:54 PM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Pelicans/Blazers trade details with @AnilGognaNBA of @NoTrade_Clause
NOP – adds McCollum, who will be the best offensive guard Ingram and Zion have played with in New Orleans
POR – adds young wing talent (Hart/NAW) and is now one of the few teams with significant ’22 cap space pic.twitter.com/5NV2oTa3Kx – 1:51 PM
Pelicans/Blazers trade details with @AnilGognaNBA of @NoTrade_Clause
NOP – adds McCollum, who will be the best offensive guard Ingram and Zion have played with in New Orleans
POR – adds young wing talent (Hart/NAW) and is now one of the few teams with significant ’22 cap space pic.twitter.com/5NV2oTa3Kx – 1:51 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Blazers plan to reshape roster around Damian Lillard sportando.basketball/en/blazers-pla… – 1:46 PM
Blazers plan to reshape roster around Damian Lillard sportando.basketball/en/blazers-pla… – 1:46 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
The Pelicans trade for CJ McCollum! Instant grades and reaction podcast! And what does this mean for Lillard? The boys are torn.
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The Pelicans trade for CJ McCollum! Instant grades and reaction podcast! And what does this mean for Lillard? The boys are torn.
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🅰️: https://t.co/v1qudKTIUE pic.twitter.com/8gtZZIBXrb – 1:20 PM
Jusuf Nurkic @bosnianbeast27
There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become FAMILY💯 @CJ McCollum ❤️🙏🏻 #brother4life pic.twitter.com/swf1xkwFBZ – 1:17 PM
There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become FAMILY💯 @CJ McCollum ❤️🙏🏻 #brother4life pic.twitter.com/swf1xkwFBZ – 1:17 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
I’ve been told numerous times that Damian Lillard is absolutely onboard with the retooling of the Blazers roster given that this season is a bust.
I suggest that panicking fans all up in their feelings simply relax and let it all play out. That’s what Lillard is doing. – 1:15 PM
I’ve been told numerous times that Damian Lillard is absolutely onboard with the retooling of the Blazers roster given that this season is a bust.
I suggest that panicking fans all up in their feelings simply relax and let it all play out. That’s what Lillard is doing. – 1:15 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Trail Blazers trading C.J. McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. to Pelicans nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/08/rep… – 1:10 PM
Report: Trail Blazers trading C.J. McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. to Pelicans nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/08/rep… – 1:10 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
At the Tribune, we’re doing a trade deadline live blog to discuss all of the Jazz-impacting news and rumors over the next couple of days.
First update: 1,000 words on the Blazers/Pellies deal. Does this set up a Dame trade?
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 12:51 PM
At the Tribune, we’re doing a trade deadline live blog to discuss all of the Jazz-impacting news and rumors over the next couple of days.
First update: 1,000 words on the Blazers/Pellies deal. Does this set up a Dame trade?
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 12:51 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
The @LockedOnNetwork is all over the NBA Trade Deadline
Live show Thursday at Locked On NBA on @YouTube Thursday
NBA Insider @adaniels33 breaks down Caris Lavert trade – youtu.be/7pecdk_PD7I
Local Expert @lockedonpels breaks down CJ McCollum trade – youtu.be/C6WXgfb80Ew – 12:21 PM
The @LockedOnNetwork is all over the NBA Trade Deadline
Live show Thursday at Locked On NBA on @YouTube Thursday
NBA Insider @adaniels33 breaks down Caris Lavert trade – youtu.be/7pecdk_PD7I
Local Expert @lockedonpels breaks down CJ McCollum trade – youtu.be/C6WXgfb80Ew – 12:21 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
Josh Hart is averaging 3.3 PPG as the ballhandler in transition. That ranks fifth-best (trailing Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Ja Morant, Trae Young) in the NBA.
He was traded for CJ McCollum. But perhaps a real contender tries to steal him away.
bit.ly/3gAgyfP – 12:18 PM
Josh Hart is averaging 3.3 PPG as the ballhandler in transition. That ranks fifth-best (trailing Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Ja Morant, Trae Young) in the NBA.
He was traded for CJ McCollum. But perhaps a real contender tries to steal him away.
bit.ly/3gAgyfP – 12:18 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard had six seasons in which they each averaged at least 20 PPG while playing 60% of their team’s games.
That’s the second-most such seasons in NBA history by a duo:
8 – Baylor & West
6 – Lillard & McCollum
5 – Bryant & O’Neal
5 – Curry & Thompson pic.twitter.com/AYDwIAkrYm – 12:11 PM
CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard had six seasons in which they each averaged at least 20 PPG while playing 60% of their team’s games.
That’s the second-most such seasons in NBA history by a duo:
8 – Baylor & West
6 – Lillard & McCollum
5 – Bryant & O’Neal
5 – Curry & Thompson pic.twitter.com/AYDwIAkrYm – 12:11 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Local expert @Jake Madison on @lockedonpels makes a great point about the CJ McCollum to the Pelicans. The Pels had absolutley no off the dribble three point game and CJ brings that to the table
youtu.be/C6WXgfb80Ew – 12:09 PM
Local expert @Jake Madison on @lockedonpels makes a great point about the CJ McCollum to the Pelicans. The Pels had absolutley no off the dribble three point game and CJ brings that to the table
youtu.be/C6WXgfb80Ew – 12:09 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
To be honest, I’m just happy CJ McCollum is escaping the smoldering dumpster fire that is Portland right now. I will always support him. He’s going to miss Oregon wine country, though. – 11:58 AM
To be honest, I’m just happy CJ McCollum is escaping the smoldering dumpster fire that is Portland right now. I will always support him. He’s going to miss Oregon wine country, though. – 11:58 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Included in the story: CJ McCollum made 2.1 pull-up 3s per game last season. Only 4 players averaged more: Dame, Steph, Harden and Luka. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 11:56 AM
Included in the story: CJ McCollum made 2.1 pull-up 3s per game last season. Only 4 players averaged more: Dame, Steph, Harden and Luka. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 11:56 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
This season, the Pelicans’ guards have combined for 21 20-point games, tied with the Pistons for the fewest in the NBA.
CJ McCollum has 19 20-point games this season and is averaging 20+ points for the 7th straight season. – 11:55 AM
This season, the Pelicans’ guards have combined for 21 20-point games, tied with the Pistons for the fewest in the NBA.
CJ McCollum has 19 20-point games this season and is averaging 20+ points for the 7th straight season. – 11:55 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Damian Lillard-CJ McCollum record together
Regular season: 289-226 (.561)
Postseason: 19-38 (.333)
(via @Basketball-Reference ) – 11:50 AM
Damian Lillard-CJ McCollum record together
Regular season: 289-226 (.561)
Postseason: 19-38 (.333)
(via @Basketball-Reference ) – 11:50 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I think CJ McCollum gets automatically put into safe jersey buy territory – 11:48 AM
I think CJ McCollum gets automatically put into safe jersey buy territory – 11:48 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
New Orleans gets the significant veteran guard it’s wanted: @CJ McCollum pic.twitter.com/WOylANTleo – 11:45 AM
New Orleans gets the significant veteran guard it’s wanted: @CJ McCollum pic.twitter.com/WOylANTleo – 11:45 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
All James Harden has to do this offseason is put out word that he’s willing to pair up with Damian Lillard in Portland and Brooklyn will trade him anywhere he wants to go. – 11:45 AM
All James Harden has to do this offseason is put out word that he’s willing to pair up with Damian Lillard in Portland and Brooklyn will trade him anywhere he wants to go. – 11:45 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
I get why everyone is focused on the Dame angle in Portland. But if the Sixers wanted to open a max slot in the summer to sign a certain someone, the Blazers are now potentially a lot more useful to them on that front (and from the looks of things, not exactly being managed well) – 11:41 AM
I get why everyone is focused on the Dame angle in Portland. But if the Sixers wanted to open a max slot in the summer to sign a certain someone, the Blazers are now potentially a lot more useful to them on that front (and from the looks of things, not exactly being managed well) – 11:41 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
CJ McCollum is reportedly heading to the Big Easy!
@LegsESPN likes this deal for the #Pelicans #WBD pic.twitter.com/9W1RtxzXLk – 11:37 AM
CJ McCollum is reportedly heading to the Big Easy!
@LegsESPN likes this deal for the #Pelicans #WBD pic.twitter.com/9W1RtxzXLk – 11:37 AM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
The last time the Blazers had significant cap room, they gave out $400 million to McCollum, Evan Turner, Allen Crabbe, Mo Harkless, Meyers Leonard and Festus Ezeli. – 11:34 AM
The last time the Blazers had significant cap room, they gave out $400 million to McCollum, Evan Turner, Allen Crabbe, Mo Harkless, Meyers Leonard and Festus Ezeli. – 11:34 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pelicans knew they needed to upgrade their back court. They did so by trading for a scorer who’s averaged 20+ 7 straight seasons. From an offensive standpoint, CJ McCollum is the most talented guard Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have ever played with. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 11:33 AM
Pelicans knew they needed to upgrade their back court. They did so by trading for a scorer who’s averaged 20+ 7 straight seasons. From an offensive standpoint, CJ McCollum is the most talented guard Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have ever played with. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 11:33 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
STORY: Pelicans are acquiring CJ McCollum, Larry Nance and Tony Snell from Portland for Josh Hart, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Tomas Satoransky and Didi Louzada and picks, sources tell @Adrian Wojnarowski
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:30 AM
STORY: Pelicans are acquiring CJ McCollum, Larry Nance and Tony Snell from Portland for Josh Hart, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Tomas Satoransky and Didi Louzada and picks, sources tell @Adrian Wojnarowski
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:30 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Blazers have now moved two contracts belonging to small guards that were worth a combined $140 mill and now have just 2 small guards from the regular rotation remaining on the roster, Lillard and Simons.
All of that money, in a variety of ways, will go elsewhere. – 11:30 AM
The Blazers have now moved two contracts belonging to small guards that were worth a combined $140 mill and now have just 2 small guards from the regular rotation remaining on the roster, Lillard and Simons.
All of that money, in a variety of ways, will go elsewhere. – 11:30 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Portland’s plan is to fully reshape roster around Damian Lillard now. Portland created a $21M trade exception today, potentially $60M in salary cap space this summer, multiple draft picks and assets via Pels and Clippers trades. Plan is to pursue high-end talent now, not retreat. – 11:28 AM
Portland’s plan is to fully reshape roster around Damian Lillard now. Portland created a $21M trade exception today, potentially $60M in salary cap space this summer, multiple draft picks and assets via Pels and Clippers trades. Plan is to pursue high-end talent now, not retreat. – 11:28 AM
Jason Quick @jwquick
Of 15 players on Blazers roster, nine are guards (Lillard, Simons, Bledsoe, Hart, Smith Jr., Satoransky, Johnson, McLemore, Alexander-Walker). Gotta imagine more moves ahead … – 11:24 AM
Of 15 players on Blazers roster, nine are guards (Lillard, Simons, Bledsoe, Hart, Smith Jr., Satoransky, Johnson, McLemore, Alexander-Walker). Gotta imagine more moves ahead … – 11:24 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Blazers acquire Hart, Satoransky, Louzada, Walker-Alexander and three picks for McCollum sportando.basketball/en/blazers-acq… – 11:24 AM
Blazers acquire Hart, Satoransky, Louzada, Walker-Alexander and three picks for McCollum sportando.basketball/en/blazers-acq… – 11:24 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
The Pelicans have landed a shooter + versatile big!
Needing to shore up the guard position & roster depth, New Orleans acquires CJ McCollum & Larry Nance Jr. from the Trail Blazers.
Trading Josh Hart hurts, but Nola fills several holes in one fell swoop. https://t.co/UyfV3PGQmH pic.twitter.com/9plfCrW1gp – 11:23 AM
The Pelicans have landed a shooter + versatile big!
Needing to shore up the guard position & roster depth, New Orleans acquires CJ McCollum & Larry Nance Jr. from the Trail Blazers.
Trading Josh Hart hurts, but Nola fills several holes in one fell swoop. https://t.co/UyfV3PGQmH pic.twitter.com/9plfCrW1gp – 11:23 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Wherever anyone wants to land on this trade being good or bad, Dame has known what the plan was since he decided to have surgery. What they got back in this trade isn’t going to move the needle one way or the other on him doing the thing he’s repeatedly said he’s not going to do. – 11:21 AM
Wherever anyone wants to land on this trade being good or bad, Dame has known what the plan was since he decided to have surgery. What they got back in this trade isn’t going to move the needle one way or the other on him doing the thing he’s repeatedly said he’s not going to do. – 11:21 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
I’ve always thought part of the reason Dame never “asked” out of Portland was out of loyalty. With regard to the optics, it’s a helluva lot easier to leave now — and save face given that you were last one there — considering what’s around him. – 11:17 AM
I’ve always thought part of the reason Dame never “asked” out of Portland was out of loyalty. With regard to the optics, it’s a helluva lot easier to leave now — and save face given that you were last one there — considering what’s around him. – 11:17 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I wonder if the Blazers making that move now makes any other teams hold at the deadline for the Dame sweepstakes this offseason – 11:17 AM
I wonder if the Blazers making that move now makes any other teams hold at the deadline for the Dame sweepstakes this offseason – 11:17 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With Pelicans moving Josh Hart to get C.J. McCollum, Pels will be without two players against Rockets tonight that played against them on Sunday. Imagine Jaxson Hayes back in starting lineup until McCollum gets here and Rockets in Wood-Sengun lineup again if Gordon’s out. – 11:14 AM
With Pelicans moving Josh Hart to get C.J. McCollum, Pels will be without two players against Rockets tonight that played against them on Sunday. Imagine Jaxson Hayes back in starting lineup until McCollum gets here and Rockets in Wood-Sengun lineup again if Gordon’s out. – 11:14 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
From an OKC perspective, CJ McCollum to the Pelicans gives the Clippers more true competition for the play-in.
Play-in tourney is looking like the Clippers, Lakers, Wolves and now the Pelicans.
Ingram, Valanciunas, McCollum and Zion(?) isn’t an easy out. – 11:11 AM
From an OKC perspective, CJ McCollum to the Pelicans gives the Clippers more true competition for the play-in.
Play-in tourney is looking like the Clippers, Lakers, Wolves and now the Pelicans.
Ingram, Valanciunas, McCollum and Zion(?) isn’t an easy out. – 11:11 AM
Howard Chen @TheHoChen
There once was discussion/rumors about a CJ McCollum deal possibly fetching Ben Simmons. Now the Blazers are getting Josh Hart and youth for him. – 11:08 AM
There once was discussion/rumors about a CJ McCollum deal possibly fetching Ben Simmons. Now the Blazers are getting Josh Hart and youth for him. – 11:08 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Full trade, per sources:
Blazers: Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Nickeil Walker-Alexander, Didi Louzada, 2022 protected first-round pick, two second-round picks.
Pelicans: CJ McCollum, Larry Nance, Tony Snell. – 11:08 AM
Full trade, per sources:
Blazers: Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Nickeil Walker-Alexander, Didi Louzada, 2022 protected first-round pick, two second-round picks.
Pelicans: CJ McCollum, Larry Nance, Tony Snell. – 11:08 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
29 teams should at least ask what the price is for Dame at this point. You might be really surprised at the rate this is going. – 11:07 AM
29 teams should at least ask what the price is for Dame at this point. You might be really surprised at the rate this is going. – 11:07 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
at the risk of being too soapbox-y: portland is clearly talking to dame throughout all of this. he’s either on board, or they’ve provided him more than adequate cover if/when he asks for a trade. – 11:06 AM
at the risk of being too soapbox-y: portland is clearly talking to dame throughout all of this. he’s either on board, or they’ve provided him more than adequate cover if/when he asks for a trade. – 11:06 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Unless they valued KP, the Mavs didn’t have the ammo to get McCollum … which is something I feel the FO (Cuban) should wear the blame for.
The cupboard is bare because the FO’s decisions left it so. – 11:06 AM
Unless they valued KP, the Mavs didn’t have the ammo to get McCollum … which is something I feel the FO (Cuban) should wear the blame for.
The cupboard is bare because the FO’s decisions left it so. – 11:06 AM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
CJ McCollum has shot an eFG% of 72% on open spot up jumpers, 50% on pull-ups, and 45% on floaters while posting an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.3 in the half court this season. – 11:01 AM
CJ McCollum has shot an eFG% of 72% on open spot up jumpers, 50% on pull-ups, and 45% on floaters while posting an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.3 in the half court this season. – 11:01 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
This much is clear in Portland: Teams will be emboldened to pursue Damian Lillard in the offseason once the Blazers complete their expected trade of CJ McCollum to New Orleans. Can’t speak to Lillard’s intentions but he’ll be chased even harder now.
More: marcstein.substack.com – 10:57 AM
This much is clear in Portland: Teams will be emboldened to pursue Damian Lillard in the offseason once the Blazers complete their expected trade of CJ McCollum to New Orleans. Can’t speak to Lillard’s intentions but he’ll be chased even harder now.
More: marcstein.substack.com – 10:57 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs will see McCollum in his new digs next Thursday in the last game before ASB – 10:53 AM
Mavs will see McCollum in his new digs next Thursday in the last game before ASB – 10:53 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Damian Lillard in the Blazers locker room after he gets back from surgery: pic.twitter.com/gteOlQ63rx – 10:45 AM
Damian Lillard in the Blazers locker room after he gets back from surgery: pic.twitter.com/gteOlQ63rx – 10:45 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Pelicans are in a play in spot. This is their new starting five:
CJ McCollum
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas pic.twitter.com/0QGZ4zAlaG – 10:39 AM
The Pelicans are in a play in spot. This is their new starting five:
CJ McCollum
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas pic.twitter.com/0QGZ4zAlaG – 10:39 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Who knows how long Lillard will actually stay in Portland, but Josh Hart is a great fit alongside him, should Dame/the Blazers decide to stick it out. AK – 10:38 AM
Who knows how long Lillard will actually stay in Portland, but Josh Hart is a great fit alongside him, should Dame/the Blazers decide to stick it out. AK – 10:38 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The Pelicans are 13-11 in their last 24 games. After adding CJ McCollum, they are clear favorites to be in the West’s top 10 for the postseason. POR, SAS, SAC, OKC and HOU — I can’t see any of them passing New Orleans. Spurs may be the only team trying to. – 10:34 AM
The Pelicans are 13-11 in their last 24 games. After adding CJ McCollum, they are clear favorites to be in the West’s top 10 for the postseason. POR, SAS, SAC, OKC and HOU — I can’t see any of them passing New Orleans. Spurs may be the only team trying to. – 10:34 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
CJ McCollum trade: Pelicans finalizing deal to acquire guard from Blazers, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/cj-mc… – 10:34 AM
CJ McCollum trade: Pelicans finalizing deal to acquire guard from Blazers, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/cj-mc… – 10:34 AM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
I need to know Jennifer’s thoughts on this C.J. McCollum trade. – 10:33 AM
I need to know Jennifer’s thoughts on this C.J. McCollum trade. – 10:33 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Well, take C.J. McCollum off the potential Knicks trade list. Multiple reports Blazers are sending him to the Pelicans. – 10:31 AM
Well, take C.J. McCollum off the potential Knicks trade list. Multiple reports Blazers are sending him to the Pelicans. – 10:31 AM
Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
Alright, so where is Dame headed? Asking for a friend. I’m the friend. – 10:30 AM
Alright, so where is Dame headed? Asking for a friend. I’m the friend. – 10:30 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
Damian Lillard in the Portland Trail Blazer’s locker room pic.twitter.com/PDpkngkKwY – 10:29 AM
Damian Lillard in the Portland Trail Blazer’s locker room pic.twitter.com/PDpkngkKwY – 10:29 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
On top of a career 39.6 3PT%, the addition of McCollum should help Pelicans offense in 3 key areas. Nola ranks poorly in pick-and-roll ball handler situations (27th), spot-up shooting (23rd) and isolation sets (30th).
CJ has usually exceled in all of those areas over his career. – 10:29 AM
On top of a career 39.6 3PT%, the addition of McCollum should help Pelicans offense in 3 key areas. Nola ranks poorly in pick-and-roll ball handler situations (27th), spot-up shooting (23rd) and isolation sets (30th).
CJ has usually exceled in all of those areas over his career. – 10:29 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
CJ McCollum mostly for Pelicans draft compensation? Seemed like there would be more of a payoff. But it also means McCollum not coming East. So there’s that. David Griffin couldn’t get Kyle Lowry, but now bolsters backcourt after basically letting Lonzo Ball walk. – 10:28 AM
CJ McCollum mostly for Pelicans draft compensation? Seemed like there would be more of a payoff. But it also means McCollum not coming East. So there’s that. David Griffin couldn’t get Kyle Lowry, but now bolsters backcourt after basically letting Lonzo Ball walk. – 10:28 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Pelicans acquiring CJ McCollum from Blazers for Hart and draft compensation sportando.basketball/en/pelicans-ac… – 10:25 AM
Pelicans acquiring CJ McCollum from Blazers for Hart and draft compensation sportando.basketball/en/pelicans-ac… – 10:25 AM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
New Orleans has taken care of both “the Jazz need to break up Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors” and “the Blazers need to break up Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum” – 10:25 AM
New Orleans has taken care of both “the Jazz need to break up Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors” and “the Blazers need to break up Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum” – 10:25 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
It’s going to have to be a LOT more than Josh Hart going to Portland to match salary in a trade for C.J. McCollum. I assume Tomas Satoransky will be in the deal, plus at least one or maybe two other players. – 10:20 AM
It’s going to have to be a LOT more than Josh Hart going to Portland to match salary in a trade for C.J. McCollum. I assume Tomas Satoransky will be in the deal, plus at least one or maybe two other players. – 10:20 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to acquire Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum for a package around Josh Hart and draft compensation, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 10:19 AM
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to acquire Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum for a package around Josh Hart and draft compensation, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 10:19 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
CJ McCollum and the Pelicans is just one of those things that makes sense. The Pels have a big need for a player like McCollum AND he is actually available. – 10:18 AM
CJ McCollum and the Pelicans is just one of those things that makes sense. The Pels have a big need for a player like McCollum AND he is actually available. – 10:18 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans are in serious discussions on a trade centered on guard CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. Talks are ongoing today. – 10:11 AM
The Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans are in serious discussions on a trade centered on guard CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. Talks are ongoing today. – 10:11 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked on Pelicans is live!
🏀 Could the Pelicans have gotten Norm Powell?
🏀 Do the Blazers have more or less leverage with McCollum after the trade
🏀 Caris LeVert trade impact
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/WN9DS2tb25 – 8:22 AM
Locked on Pelicans is live!
🏀 Could the Pelicans have gotten Norm Powell?
🏀 Do the Blazers have more or less leverage with McCollum after the trade
🏀 Caris LeVert trade impact
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/WN9DS2tb25 – 8:22 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Atlanta and New York have joined New Orleans in the bidding for CJ McCollum, sources said. Plus more details on Portland, Indiana, Sacramento, Boston, Milwaukee and others around the league in our latest @BR_NBA trade deadline notebook: bleacherreport.com/articles/29532… – 7:44 AM
Atlanta and New York have joined New Orleans in the bidding for CJ McCollum, sources said. Plus more details on Portland, Indiana, Sacramento, Boston, Milwaukee and others around the league in our latest @BR_NBA trade deadline notebook: bleacherreport.com/articles/29532… – 7:44 AM
More on this storyline
Damian Lillard: When I’m seeing “CJ To The Pelicans” and stuff like that, it’s like damn, ain’t no coming back from this, this is it. It ain’t gonna be no every day, pull up to the house, dinner on the road, all that stuff. It’s done, he’s on a new team. As much as I understood it and he understood it and we kind of have always communicated in a transparent way, it don’t make it any easier to deal with or to look at. Like man, is it really over? Is the run really over? And that’s where we are. -via NBA.com / February 9, 2022
Damian Lillard: He didn’t want to be traded, he didn’t seek a trade, but he’s smart and we know how this game goes, we’ve been around a long time. So I think he understands and accepted it, but that don’t make it easy. Like “Man, this is my home, I’ve been here for a decade basically. This has been the organization that I’ve played for my whole career and it’s really over.” So I think that’s where he was. He understands, he knows how this game is, but that didn’t make it okay with him, I’m sure. It’s tough. Just like how I’m saying for me, I think he felt the same way. -via NBA.com / February 9, 2022
Scott Kushner: David Griffin tells Bally Sports crew that CJ McCollum is arriving tomorrow night, per McCollum’s request to get started as soon as possible. -via Twitter @ScottDKushner / February 8, 2022