Blazers' McCollum has collapsed lung, out indefinitely

Posted December 08, 2021 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, right, shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a collapsed right lung and will be sidelined indefinitely, the team said Tuesday.

McCollum was injured in the final quarter of the Blazers' 145-117 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday. He was listed as probable with a rib contusion for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, but did not play in the 102-90 loss.

McCollum's condition was revealed by a CT scan, the team said.

He is averaging 20.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists this season.

McCollum's injury is one of several to befall the struggling Blazers. All-Star Damian Lillard has missed four games with lower abdominal tendinopathy. Backup point guard Anfernee Simons is out with a right ankle sprain, while forward Nassir Little has missed four games with a left ankle sprain.

Guard Ben McLemore left the game against the Clippers with a bruised hip. Center Cody Zeller has a bruised right quad.

___

More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, right, drives against Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Celtics won 145-117. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola) The Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, left, dribbles past San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) The Associated Press

Article Comments

Article Categories
Basketball Content Providers NBA Pro Sports Sports Sports Leagues Sports Types

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.