Pelicans to consider trading away CJ McCollum (Image Source: Imagn)
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly open to trading veteran guard CJ McCollum, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel. Additionally, there has been trade buzz surrounding former All-Stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.
New Orleans sits at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 5-29 record, a far cry from the expectations entering the 2024-25 season. With their subpar campaign, the team is reevaluating the future of its players.
McCollum is in the final two years of his $64 million contract. He is earning $33 million this season and $30 million next season. Siegel wrote:
“The Pelicans have expressed a level of openness with teams around the league to discuss McCollum's future, sources said. The veteran guard is making $33.3 million this season and sees his contract value decrease by about $2.67 million next season."
