Reinforcements are on the way for the Pelicans’ play-in push. New Orleans acquired C.J McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. and Tony Snell from the Blazers on Tuesday, in exchange for Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Nickeil Walker-Alexander, Didi Louzada, a protected first-round pick, and two second-round picks, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
McCollum, 30, is averaging 20.5 points per game this season, and is signed through 2024. Nance Jr., who has not played since Jan. 5 is signed through 2023.
The trade continues the teardown in Portland, which also dealt away Robert Covington and Norm Powell this week.