McCollum has shouldered more of the scoring load in games the Pelicans have been without Zion Williamson. He is averaging 30.6 points in January in the seven games Williamson has missed. McCollum is averaging just 13 points in the four games Williamson also played.

CJ McCollum would much rather have written this chapter of the New Orleans Pelicans' record book in a victory.

The New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season. CJ

CJ McCollum is not looking at this as a lost season for the struggling New Orleans Pelicans.

Between Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum, the New Orleans Pelicans can make a massive deal but fans shouldn't hold their breath.

The Pelicans pulled out a win (or was it the Jazz who pulled out a loss?) for their biggest ever comeback. On the Jazz's defense on CJ McCollum, Taylor Hendricks traveling with the team, and Will Hardy's relationship with Washington football coach Dan Quinn.

The Pelicans came back down 25 points and defeated the Jazz, and it was CJ McCollum who made franchise history during the win.

The Dallas Mavericks tipped off a five-game road trip with a 137-136 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, avenging their loss in this building a few weeks ago. Four players from each team scored at least 20 points, and both teams shot above 45% from three, but the Mavericks made five more three-pointers, one of the bigger differences from the game.

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis destroyed the Bulls, and Jaylen Brown knows how scary that could be for the rest of the NBA.

Yves Missi started the season with a clear role. The New Orleans Pelicans needed a reliable center, and Yves Missi fit the profile. He flashed potential as a rim protector and rim runner.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) square off against the Sacramento Kings (24-23) at 8:00 PM ET on NBCS-CA and Gulf Coast Sports. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

The NBA trade deadline is just a week away, so let’s look at some of the players from and, if they’re moved, the potential fantasy implications.