C.J. McCollum injury update: expected to return this week / News - Basketnews.com

C.J. McCollum aims to return from injury on Wednesday vs. Philadelphia 76ers or Friday vs. San Antonio Spurs.

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New Orleans Pelicans might welcome some positive news as C.J. McCollum is set for his return.

C.J. McCollum

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Shams Charania from The Athletic reports that McCollum and the Pelicans aim for a return either on Wednesday in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers or Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.

McCollum has been diagnosed with a small pneumothorax in his right lung earlier this month.

It was the second time in his NBA career that McCollum suffered from a collapsed right lung injury. In 2021, he missed 17 games over six weeks due to a similar injury

McCollum has been averaging 21.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game with the Pelicans in the 2023-24 season.

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