Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has been cleared for non-contact drills after a CT scan on Wednesday showed that his right lung is fully healed, according to a team press release.
McCollum suffered a pneumothorax — a collapsed right lung — earlier this month.
McCollum has averaged 20.6 PPG and 4.5 APG on .424/.393/.700 shooting in 24 games (35.3 MPG) so far this season. The 30-year-old, who is in the first year of a three-year, $100MM contract, could be an in-season trade candidate.
McCollum also been cleared for increased conditioning and shooting and will be reevaluated next week, according to the release. That suggests he’s is probably still at least a couple of weeks away from returning to action for Portland, which is languishing with a 13-19 record.
What GM is trading for him at this point?
Kings are looking for a guard I think
His contract ends a year sooner than Lillard’s, and he shoots better. Better than most players. So if money is available… ha ha
Probably very few without a pick attached, which is an odd thing to say about a borderline all star in his prime.
But I think the lung might scare some teams, the contract others, and his defense (and age) still others.
Dallas is probably interested but what do they have to offer in return? Porzingis?
He is gone at the trade deadline with Nance and Covington
Just for the heck of it when he is ready to comeback they will put him on the protocols so he misses another 10 days just like with Luka… SMH!
McCollum is probably best trade asset. Blazers have to kind of redo team. Dame should just end his career in Portland at this point. They can get good value for McCollum. McCollum is a solid vet scorer. Who can help a young playoff team like Hawks. Or even a contending team now.