McCollum, 33, was a three-plus year starter for the Pelicans after arriving via trade from the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2021-22 season. McCollum was previously Damian Lillard's backcourt running mate in Portland.

The Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards, according to a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania. In exchange, the Pelicans will receive Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and this year’s No. 40 pick.

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran guard CJ McCollum, center Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for guard Jordan Poole, wing Saddiq Bey and the 40th overall pick in the second round of the NBA draft,