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CJ McCollum Rumors
"It's been a privilege to serve on the NBPA Executive Committee for the past seven years and uniquely shape the business of our game," said CJ McCollum. "I am encouraged by the future of the PA under Fred’s leadership, as he has earned the basketball community's respect and has proven he is ready for this next step. I look forward to supporting him as we continue building a stronger Association that serves past, present, and future generations of players."
CJ McCollum will continue serving in an NBPA advisory position
Shams Charania: CJ McCollum's four-year term expired and he will now serve in an advisory position. Major new union role for VanVleet, the 2019 NBA champion who has signed multiple deals that have set records for the highest paid undrafted player ever in the league
Fred VanVleet replaces CJ McCollum as President of the NBPA
Shams Charania: Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. VanVleet begins a four-year term as the next NBPA leader.
Sources say Washington has continued to gauge the trade market on Marcus Smart and the recently acquired Kelly Olynyk, who became a Wizard as part of the recent deal with New Orleans headlined by Jordan Poole and CJ McCollum.
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Bobby Marks: Here are the financials (starting in 2025-26) To New Orleans Jordan Poole: $31.8M, $34M, UFA 2027 * $4.25M in unlikely bonuses that count toward the apron Saddiq Bey: $6.2M, $6.5M, UFA 2027 * $333K in unlikely bonuses that count toward the apron To Washington CJ McCollum: $30.7M, UFA 2026 Kelly Olynyk: $13.4M, UFA 2026
New Orleans trading CJ McCollum to Washington
Chris Haynes: New Orleans Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards, league sources tell me.
Jordan Poole heading to New Orleans
Shams Charania: The New Orleans Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick, sources tell ESPN.
Shams Charania: The trade swaps guards -- the Wizards shifting from Poole to the veteran in McCollum, who has an expiring contract. Washington now is expected to approach $100 million in projected cap space in 2026. Pelicans move younger, possibly more dynamic with Poole and Bey.
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Are there other NBA players you model parts of your game after? Kobe Sanders: I take pieces from a lot of guys. CJ McCollum, his ability to use angles, how he changes speeds, how smart he is as a scorer. Jalen Brunson, his footwork in the mid-range is elite, and he’s always calm under pressure. Defensively, I watch how bigger guards use their length and anticipation to impact plays. I’m always watching, trying to find the little things, details most people miss and figure out how to add them to my own game.
Eurohoops: CJ McCollum didn't rule out the possibility of playing for Fenerbahce in the future 👀🤩 pic.x.com/dlPAezc8uz
Alex Molina: 🗣️ Errick McCollum on his brother CJ watching him play: "He is my best friend, him and my wife. Because of our career paths, we haven't always been able to be there physically, but we were always there mentally. Saras talks about unplugging and your family is perfect for that"
New Orleans Pelicans star CJ McCollum is traveling with Fenerbahce Istanbul to the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, sources tell BasketNews. McCollum, who averaged 21.1 points per game this NBA season, is making the trip to support his older brother, Errick McCollum.
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