"When CJ McCollum landed with the Washington Wizards, it was a sense of a fresh start for all parties involved. Jordan Poole received the change of scenery that he undoubtedly desired all along, the Pelicans got a younger option in the backcourt and Saddiq Bey's tenure in Washington ended he ever got the opportunity to wear a Wizards jersey, Meanwhile, McCollum got the opportunity to suit up for another franchise after countless underwhelming and disappointing season in New Orleans suggested a split was inevitable."
"As for the Wizards, they finally got the opportunity to bring in a veteran presence who could take on the mentorship role that Malcolm Brogdon failed to during his lone season in the DMV. It was clear that the move for McCollum was more about the Wizards ability to offload Poole's contract off the books for future years and less about the impact that the veteran guard would make in terms of winning."
"To start the preseason, it looked like the Wizards could get the best of both worlds. McCollum looked rejuvenated and his early success looked like he could be more than just a mentor for the Wizards during his time in Washington. However, those hopes were quickly shut down when the regular season began. Not only has the guard looked underwhelming to start the season, but he's proving exactly why the Pelicans fanbase"
Jordan Poole received a change of scenery, the Pelicans added a younger backcourt option, and Saddiq Bey's Washington stint ended. CJ McCollum joined Washington for a fresh start after disappointing seasons in New Orleans. The Wizards sought a veteran mentor to replace Malcolm Brogdon's absent leadership while also offloading Poole's contract for future cap flexibility. McCollum appeared rejuvenated in preseason but regressed once the regular season began, looking underwhelming early on. McCollum carries an expiring $30.6 million salary this season and will become a free agent this offseason. A buyout would be the only likely exit, leaving his on-court value questionable given the salary.
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