Pelicans Face Setback as Key Players McCollum and Jones Sidelined

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without CJ McCollum and Herb Jones for several weeks due to significant injuries early in the 2024-25 NBA season.

CJ McCollum is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a right adductor strain, impacting the Pelicans' backcourt depth.
Herb Jones will be out for 2-4 weeks after suffering a right shoulder strain and a partial rotator cuff tear.
The Pelicans are now missing three starters, including Dejounte Murray, who is sidelined with a broken hand.
New Orleans has struggled with injuries to key players in recent seasons, affecting team performance.
Jordan Hawkins, Jose Alvarado, and other bench players may see increased roles during this period.