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A former Portland Trail Blazers standout has hinted that Portland could play a role in his life even after retirement. Last weekend, CJ and Elise McCollum were back in the Portland area to promote CJ's signature wine, McCollum Heritage 91, at Willamette Valley Country Club, reports longtime Oregon sportswriter Dwight Jaynes.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 20

Wizards Hire Local Radio Personality for Front Office Role

The Washington Wizards have been making some acquisitions on and off the court. They traded for Dillon Jones, who impressed enough in Summer League to remain on the roster.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 19

Wizards All-Star May Leave Team Before New Guard

The Washington Wizards have seen their fair share of roster turnover during the last few seasons. The franchise has seen cornerstone pieces such as Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal and the recently retired John Wall leave.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 18

One Position Torched Wizards The Most Last Season

The Washington Wizards were unhappy with their performance last season. During the offseason, the team has sent guard Jordan Poole off to the New Orleans Pelicans for a more accomplished scorer, CJ McCollum.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 17

New Forward Should Give Wizards Bench Needed Spark

The Washington Wizards made some moves this offseason, like trading for CJ McCollum, who will ultimately be traded before the deadline. The most under-the-radar move Will Dawkins made, though, was trading for Cam Whitmore of the Houston Rockets.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 15

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 15

Wizards Guard Makes Top Players List

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 29

NBA Notes: Heat, Roster, Wizards, CJ McCollum, Nikola Djurisic

The Miami Heat have taken a measured approach to the NBA offseason, making modest additions but largely sticking with the same core that finished 37-45 and fell in the first round of the playoffs.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 26

Wizards Guard Makes Bold Comments About State of NBA

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 16

CJ McCollum Sends Heartfelt Message To Trail Blazers Legend Damian Lillard

CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard were once among the best duos in the NBA when they spent nearly a decade together on the Portland Trail Blazers. On Tuesday, Lillard celebrated his 35th birthday.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 15

Wizards Should Bench This Guard

After a busy and eventful offseason, the Washington Wizards have added depth at the guard position. With the additions of Tre Johnson and CJ McCollum, they could move last season's starter to the bench.

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 6

Wizards acquire CJ McCollum, others in 3-team trade

The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade on Sunday, acquiring guard CJ McCollum, center/forward Kelly Olynyk and forward Cam Whitmore from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for guard Jordan Poole, forward Saddiq Bay and the draft rights to guard Micah Peavy, along with sending two second-round draft picks to the Houston Rockets.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Wizards, Pelicans, Rockets complete three-team trade

As expected, the Wizards have rolled a pair of trade agreements with the Pelicans and Rockets into the same deal, officially completing the two deals as a single three-team transaction, per a press release from New Orleans.

NBA News / The Lead / June 27

Pelicans Take Big Risk By Trading CJ McCollum

In a surprising move on Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans traded their leading scorer from last season, CJ McCollum. Trading McCollum is not surprising in itself, but the timing of the trade, along with the return, may have fans scratching their head.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / June 25

CJ McCollum Responds to Pelicans Player's Farewell Message After Trade

After three-plus seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum is moving on from the Big Easy. The former mid-major star was involved in a four-player trade on Tuesday that sent McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / June 25

CJ McCollum Sends Out Viral Post On X After Pelicans-Wizards Trade

CJ McCollum is one of the best offensive guards in the NBA. He had spent part of the last four seasons playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that McCollum is being traded to the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24

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Pelicans spend big on Williamson core with Wizards trade

Pelicans spend big on Zion Williamson core with Wizards trade

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Pelicans look to contend again after trade with Wizards

The Pelicans shook up their roster on Tuesday when they agreed to send CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in this year's draft, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Pelicans pulling off four-player trade that also involves multiple draft picks

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