New Orleans Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum is hopeful to return to the lineup on Monday on the Indiana Pacers. McCollum has been out since October 29 because of a strained proper adductor muscle.
McCollum made it via a full apply, with contact, on Saturday. That has the veteran guard able to return on Monday.
The Pelicans are nonetheless with out Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jone and Jose Alvarado because of long-term accidents. New Orleans not too long ago welcomed Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III and Jordan Hawkins again to the lineup.