Michael Scotto: This is what I’ve been told regarding CJ McCollum’s future. While he’s not untouchable, he’s viewed as the grown-up in the room for a young Pelicans squad, providing stability on the court and a good locker room presence for the team. I think that’s going to be a guy whose name you’ll hear come up in trade talks, but for those reasons I mentioned, I don’t know if they will move him. Will Guillory: He’s the typical example of a guy who’s more valuable to the Pelicans than others. They see him as a guy who’s really important to what they’re doing and marked the winning point of Willie Green’s tenure. They were losing a whole lot in the beginning, and when they brought CJ in, they became more of a serious team, and they want to keep that vibe. I’m not sure he has that same type of value for other teams if he’s put on the trade block. -via HoopsHype / May 10, 2024
