With CJ McCollum traded away to the New Orleans Pelicans, rising Portland Trail Blazers star Anfernee Simons is slated to start alongside Damian Lillard.
CJ McCollum is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans thanks to a wild trade between them and the Portland Trail Blazers, so how many years remain on his current contract?
Several NBA teams are close to escaping or crossing into luxury tax territory. Expect that to play a role in potential deals before the Feb. 10 trade deadline.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has kept his team afloat despite injuries to stars Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum and has it playing its best basketball of the season.