The New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has a small pneumothorax in his right lung, the team announced. His lung issue was confirmed through imaging performed on Sunday.
The Pelicans revealed that McCollum will undergo an additional examination within the next 48 hours in order to determine the course of action to take, after which another update will be provided.
McCollum previously dealt with the same issue in 2021 while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed 18 games that season and was traded to the Pelicans three weeks after his return. The guard is currently averaging 21.7 points, 5.7 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in six games.
