It might only be a matter of time before the Pelicans decide to sell off key pieces, such as CJ McCollum, via trade.

WASHINGTON — CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98 on Sunday night. Murray had 14 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his ...

McCollum racked up 25 points (9-18 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 36 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 victory over the Wizards.

Hawkins is in his third season and likely part of the Pelicans' future. McCollum is 33 with one year left on his contract beyond this one. With the win only bringing the Pelicans to 8-31, he's a likely trade candidate, whether it's before this year's deadline or in the summer.

The Pelicans were without Zion Williamson (suspended) and Brandon Ingram (ankle), yet still managed to beat Philadelphia on the road, largely thanks to McCollum. His recent surge has helped lead the struggling Pelicans to wins in three of their past five games, a massive improvement over their 20.5 win percentage this season.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards meet for the second time in three days, with the Pelicans coming off their first win in nearly a month and the

The Pelicans (7-29) won consecutive games for the first time since beating the Chicago Bulls and the Trail Blazers to start the season. This was just the Pelicans’ second road win and first since that victory over the Blazers in the second game of the year. It ended the Pelicans’ 15-game road losing skid.

WASHINGTON (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98 on Sunday ...

WASHINGTON — CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98 on Sunday night.

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