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Pelicans trading McCollum to Wizards

Jun 24, 2025 | 2:36 PM

Mar 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives the lane against the Detroit Pistons in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

By Matt Moscona

One day before the NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans are trading veteran guard CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards, according to Shams Charania.

According to the report, the Pelicans are sending McCollum, Kelly Olynky and a future second round pick to Washington. In exchange, the Pelicans will receive Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the 40th pick in this year’s draft.

Poole and Bey are both 26 years-old. McCollum is 33 and on an expiring contract.

This story will be updated.

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