CJ McCollum dealt to New Orleans Pelicans for Josh Hart, additional compensation
If the reports come to fruition, CJ McCollum’s time with the Portland Trail Blazers is coming to an end.
Reports on twitter Tuesday morning from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania indicate the Blazers are in serious talks with the New Orleans Pelicans on a deal that would send McCollum to New Orleans, with Josh Hart and draft compensation as part of the return package for Portland.
The deal is still being finalized, but could be a done deal as soon as today.
Update: As part of the McCollum-Hart-draft compensation trade, Portland is reportedly sending Larry Nance, Jr. and Tony Snell to the Pelicans, while acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Tomas Satoransky.
Update 2: New Orleans is also sending a protected first-round pick and two second-round picks to Portland. The first-round pick is No. 5 to 14 protected for 2022, and if it doesn’t convey this year, the first-rounder kicks to the future for the Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans are in serious discussions on a trade centered on guard CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. Talks are ongoing today.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2022
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to acquire Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum for a package around Josh Hart and draft compensation, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2022
Tough to deal from a place of weakness and get value. Blazers should have traded CJ a few seasons ago. https://t.co/UzbJPaipnZ
— John Canzano (@johncanzanobft) February 8, 2022
Probably should’ve done this a few years ago for a bigger return, eh? https://t.co/Q8fo0sbcVB
— Peter Sampson (@PeterSampson) February 8, 2022
There’s optimism a deal will be completed — perhaps as soon as today — but there’s still work to be done to reach an agreement, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/62zt0MWDXv
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2022
More to come.
