This revelation followed CJ McCollum‘s commendable performance, where he contributed 13 points in a 33-minute display during a match against Atlanta on Saturday night, though the Pelicans ultimately suffered a 123-105 defeat.
New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard CJ McCollum is facing a setback after being diagnosed with a partially collapsed lung on Sunday
Looking ahead, uncertainties loom over CJ McCollum’s availability for the Pelicans‘ upcoming game in Denver next Monday. The team has stated that they will conduct further examinations within the next 48 hours to assess the progress of CJ McCollum’s recovery. Additional updates will be provided post-evaluation, as mentioned in a statement released by the Pelicans on Sunday afternoon.
The injury is characterized as a “small pneumothorax” located in CJ McCollum’s right lung
This recent progress coincides with CJ McCollum putting up outstanding displays, with statistics showing an average of 21.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.8 rebounds across six games in the ongoing season.
Having played 11 seasons in the NBA after his collegiate career at Lehigh University, CJ McCollum is now in his third season with the New Orleans Pelicans, following over eight seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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