The New Orleans Pelicans have a hometown hero providing some silver linings to an otherwise bleak season. Thankfully, Willie Green’s rotations are getting two big boosts before Thanksgiving Day. Elfrid Payton will understand the wait to get a handful of minutes now that CJ McCollum (abductor) and Dejounte Murray (hand) are returning from injury.

CJ McCollum, who has missed the last 13 games, is close to making his return. He said he is hopeful to play in Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Dejounte Murray, who participated in portions of Saturday's practice,

The New Orleans Pelicans showed a positive, fighting spirit in a recent four-point NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors (November 22). It was Stephen Curry’s crew that last saw the Pelicans at anywhere near full strength.

CJ McCollum said he was able to go through a contact practice today and his hope is to play on Monday againt the Pacers.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jim

McCollum was part of the 2021-22 Pelicans team that got off to a 3-16 start but still managed to win its way into the playoffs. The midseason trade for McCollum helped New Orleans reach the Western Conference play-in tournament,

Pels say CJ McCollum (right adductor strain) is questionable to play Monday at Indiana. Dejounte Murray (left hand fracture) is doubtful. Murray has been out since the Oct. 23