Entering the season, CJ McCollum seemed like he could be the veteran presence that the Wizards could finally rely on to mentor their young core.
Washington's failed past experiments with players like Kyle Kuzma and Malcolm Brogdon left fans hoping that the guard could leave a different, yet positive lasting impact beyond his stay in Washington.
And while that may still be the case, early signs suggests that McCollum's stint in the DMV may be more short-lived than originally thought.
The former Pelican impressed during his limited minutes with the Wizards during the preseason and when the regular season came, it seemed as if the playmaker could be the scoring spark that could steady the team's young core when the going got tough and potentially allow for the team to exceed expectations this season.