US EditionNew Orleans Pelicans Trade Veteran CJ McCollum to Washington Wizards
- Just before the 2025 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans sent CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a second-round draft pick down the line to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th selection in the draft.
- The trade follows the Pelicans' worst 21-61 season in 20 years and marks a major move under new basketball operations leader Joe Dumars who is reshaping the franchise.
- McCollum, who has 12 years of experience and serves as a union president, has posted an average of 21.1 points per game with New Orleans since 2022, while Poole reached new personal highs last season by scoring 20.5 points and dishing out 4.5 assists per game.
- The Wizards plan to clear approximately $57 million tied to contracts ending for McCollum and Olynyk next year, which could open up close to $100 million in salary cap flexibility ahead of the 2026 offseason.
- This deal represents a key step in the Pelicans' rebuilding under Dumars and could enhance the Wizards’ youth movement while increasing their short-term competitiveness.
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McCollum heads to Wizards for Poole
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran guard CJ McCollum, center Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for guard Jordan Poole, wing Saddiq Bey and the 40th overall pick…
Wizards get McCollum in deal with Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to trade veteran guard CJ McCollum, center Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for guard Jordan Poole, wing Saddiq Bey and the 40th overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft.
Poole and Bey to Pelicans for McCollum and Olynyk, AP source says
NEW ORLEANS (AP/BRETT MARTEL) — The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran guard CJ McCollum, center Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for guard Jordan Poole, wing Saddiq Bey and the 40th overall pick in Thursday’s second round of the NBA Draft, a person with knowledge of the agreement said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been …
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Marietta Daily JournalReport: Pelicans send CJ McCollum to Washington for Jordan Poole in 4-player deal
Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey are headed from the Washington Wizards to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk in a deal that also includes an exchange of draft picks, ESPN reported Tuesday.
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