Pelicans' McCollum to return vs. Pacers; Ingram out
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is available to play versus the Indiana Pacers after missing the last 13 games due to an adductor strain, the team announced Monday.
Brandon Ingram will miss Monday's clash because of calf soreness, while rookie center Yves Missi is set to return after missing New Orleans' last contest due to shoulder soreness.
McCollum has played four games this season, averaging 18.8 points, four assists, and 3.5 rebounds in 34.3 minutes of action.
The Pelicans acquired the guard from the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022. He's averaged 21 points, 5.3 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and one steal since joining the club.
New Orleans has been decimated by injuries to start the campaign and is currently without Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and Jose Alvarado. Dejounte Murray, who hasn't played since the team's season opener, will reportedly return Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors.
The Pelicans rank last in the Western Conference with a 4-13 record.