CJ McCollum MRI shows positive healing
Michael Scotto: CJ McCollum, who was diagnosed with a small pneumothorax in his right lung, was re-examined yesterday. Medical imaging showed positive healing. He will be re-evaluated at a later date, Pelicans say. Jose Alvarado is also expected to return to full team practice in 1-2 weeks.
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
CJ McCollum, who was diagnosed with a small pneumothorax in his right lung, was re-examined yesterday. Medical imaging showed positive healing. He will be re-evaluated at a later date, Pelicans say. Jose Alvarado is also expected to return to full team practice in 1-2 weeks. – 2:06 PM
CJ McCollum, who was diagnosed with a small pneumothorax in his right lung, was re-examined yesterday. Medical imaging showed positive healing. He will be re-evaluated at a later date, Pelicans say. Jose Alvarado is also expected to return to full team practice in 1-2 weeks. – 2:06 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pelicans announce that medical staff reexamined CJ McCollum on Tuesday. Pelicans say medical imaging “showed positive healing” with his right lung, but that he will still be re-evaluated at a later date that is TBD. – 2:06 PM
Pelicans announce that medical staff reexamined CJ McCollum on Tuesday. Pelicans say medical imaging “showed positive healing” with his right lung, but that he will still be re-evaluated at a later date that is TBD. – 2:06 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Medical updates for Pelicans:
CJ McCollum underwent imaging on his small pneumothorax in his right lung. Team says it showed positive healing. He’ll be re-evaluated on a later date.
Jose Alvarado (sprained ankle) is expected to return to full team practice in 1-2 weeks. – 2:04 PM
Medical updates for Pelicans:
CJ McCollum underwent imaging on his small pneumothorax in his right lung. Team says it showed positive healing. He’ll be re-evaluated on a later date.
Jose Alvarado (sprained ankle) is expected to return to full team practice in 1-2 weeks. – 2:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans say CJ McCollum, who has a small pneumothorax in his right lung, was re-examined yesterday.
Team says medical imaging showed positive healing. He will be re-evaluated at a later date and further updates will be announced when available. – 2:04 PM
Pelicans say CJ McCollum, who has a small pneumothorax in his right lung, was re-examined yesterday.
Team says medical imaging showed positive healing. He will be re-evaluated at a later date and further updates will be announced when available. – 2:04 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb Jones (right fibula sorness) listed as questionable tomorrow. CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy, Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall are out. – 6:37 PM
Herb Jones (right fibula sorness) listed as questionable tomorrow. CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy, Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall are out. – 6:37 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @ChrisVernonShow on the Bismack Biyombo era in Memphis, Cam Thomas going crazy, James Harden’s debut, tournament reaction, CJ McCollum and Jamal Murray injuries, Anthony Edwards going off, Jeremy Sochan playing point, and much more. open.spotify.com/episode/3dhJ0g… – 2:06 PM
New Mismatch with @ChrisVernonShow on the Bismack Biyombo era in Memphis, Cam Thomas going crazy, James Harden’s debut, tournament reaction, CJ McCollum and Jamal Murray injuries, Anthony Edwards going off, Jeremy Sochan playing point, and much more. open.spotify.com/episode/3dhJ0g… – 2:06 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are the third duo in the last 60 seasons to each average at least 25 PPG and 5 APG through their team’s first six games of a season:
— Curry & Durant, 2018-19
— Lillard & McCollum, 2020-21
— Embiid & Maxey, 2023-24
More here: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… pic.twitter.com/2J3wvySqUU – 1:49 PM
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are the third duo in the last 60 seasons to each average at least 25 PPG and 5 APG through their team’s first six games of a season:
— Curry & Durant, 2018-19
— Lillard & McCollum, 2020-21
— Embiid & Maxey, 2023-24
More here: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… pic.twitter.com/2J3wvySqUU – 1:49 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Green says filling McCollum’s spot will be situational. It may end up changing from night to night. – 7:32 PM
Green says filling McCollum’s spot will be situational. It may end up changing from night to night. – 7:32 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Updated injury report for the Nuggets and Pelicans game tonight: Nikola Jokic is probable with right wrist inflammation, joining Jamal Murray (out – R hamstring strain) and Vlatko Cancar (out -L knee surgery).
CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado, Trey Murphy and Naji Marshall out for NO. – 4:55 PM
Updated injury report for the Nuggets and Pelicans game tonight: Nikola Jokic is probable with right wrist inflammation, joining Jamal Murray (out – R hamstring strain) and Vlatko Cancar (out -L knee surgery).
CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado, Trey Murphy and Naji Marshall out for NO. – 4:55 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum is without a return timetable. Trey Murphy remains out at least another 3 weeks. So, expect for Jordan Hawkins’ role to change.
The Pelicans feel they drafted the best shooter, but keep tabs on Hawk’s shooting gravity. That’s most pivotal now.
thebirdwrites.com/jordan-hawkins… – 1:29 PM
CJ McCollum is without a return timetable. Trey Murphy remains out at least another 3 weeks. So, expect for Jordan Hawkins’ role to change.
The Pelicans feel they drafted the best shooter, but keep tabs on Hawk’s shooting gravity. That’s most pivotal now.
thebirdwrites.com/jordan-hawkins… – 1:29 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Monday’s Gameday update preview for #Pelicans 8 p.m. CT road game at defending #NBA champion Denver (Top-four West teams early in 2023-24; players to watch with McCollum, Murray sidelined; notes + expanded keys): neworlns.co/47nX3zx pic.twitter.com/3TYtmvDq4R – 12:44 PM
Monday’s Gameday update preview for #Pelicans 8 p.m. CT road game at defending #NBA champion Denver (Top-four West teams early in 2023-24; players to watch with McCollum, Murray sidelined; notes + expanded keys): neworlns.co/47nX3zx pic.twitter.com/3TYtmvDq4R – 12:44 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 9:33 AM
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 9:33 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Monday’s 5 things (#Pelicans have #NBA Week 3 slate at Den, at Min, at Hou, vs. DAL, teams combining to start season 16-7; Sunday interviews with Green, Hawkins; McCollum update/injury report; action photos from Saturday’s uniforms debut): nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 8:41 AM
Monday’s 5 things (#Pelicans have #NBA Week 3 slate at Den, at Min, at Hou, vs. DAL, teams combining to start season 16-7; Sunday interviews with Green, Hawkins; McCollum update/injury report; action photos from Saturday’s uniforms debut): nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 8:41 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
New Orleans Pelicans’ CJ McCollum out with collapsed lung
nbcsports.com/nba/news/new-o… – 6:27 PM
New Orleans Pelicans’ CJ McCollum out with collapsed lung
nbcsports.com/nba/news/new-o… – 6:27 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Re: CJ McCollum: I previously discussed pneumothorax injuries in the NBA in December 2021 when McCollum oddly suffered the same injury. He missed 18 games. instreetclothes.com/2021/12/07/und… – 5:19 PM
Re: CJ McCollum: I previously discussed pneumothorax injuries in the NBA in December 2021 when McCollum oddly suffered the same injury. He missed 18 games. instreetclothes.com/2021/12/07/und… – 5:19 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Breaking: CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung, the Pelicans announced.
Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours, the team said. pic.twitter.com/MbMKSVsq0g – 5:15 PM
Breaking: CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung, the Pelicans announced.
Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours, the team said. pic.twitter.com/MbMKSVsq0g – 5:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small collapsed right lung.
Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing, the team announced. pic.twitter.com/oIIGGfU1a7 – 5:11 PM
CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small collapsed right lung.
Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing, the team announced. pic.twitter.com/oIIGGfU1a7 – 5:11 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
CJ McCollum dealt with a pneumothorax in his right lung in the 2021-22 season. Unclear how this one compares in severity, but CJ missed 18 games that season. – 5:09 PM
CJ McCollum dealt with a pneumothorax in his right lung in the 2021-22 season. Unclear how this one compares in severity, but CJ missed 18 games that season. – 5:09 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
New Orleans Pelicans’ CJ McCollum medical update sportando.basketball/en/new-orleans… – 5:08 PM
New Orleans Pelicans’ CJ McCollum medical update sportando.basketball/en/new-orleans… – 5:08 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a small pneumothorax in his right lung, medical imaging showed. Pelicans say more information will be gathered in the next 48 hours to determine healing process. – 5:05 PM
CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a small pneumothorax in his right lung, medical imaging showed. Pelicans say more information will be gathered in the next 48 hours to determine healing process. – 5:05 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Pelicans say CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a small collapsed right lung. He will undergo additional examination in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing. – 5:03 PM
Pelicans say CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a small collapsed right lung. He will undergo additional examination in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing. – 5:03 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung after, per the Pelicans.
Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing. – 5:02 PM
CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung after, per the Pelicans.
Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing. – 5:02 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Pelicans say CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung after medical imaging was taken this morning. Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing. – 5:01 PM
Pelicans say CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung after medical imaging was taken this morning. Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing. – 5:01 PM
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Will Guillory: When asked about CJ McCollum’s injury, Willie Green says he doesn’t “think it’s too bad.” Says the team will have more clarity tomorrow. -via Twitter @WillGuillory / November 6, 2023
CJ McCollum: This is an insane pic to post with the news 😂 -via Twitter @CJMcCollum / November 5, 2023
Will Guillory: CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung, per the Pelicans. Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing. -via Twitter @WillGuillory / November 5, 2023