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Zion Williamson is eyeing a long-term stay with the New Orleans Pelicans
Zion Williamson is eyeing a long-term stay with the New Orleans Pelicans

CJ McCollum signs new long-term deal with the Portland Trail Blazers

CJ McCollum has played a key role in the Portland Trail Blazers' recent success
CJ McCollum has played a key role in the Portland Trail Blazers' recent success

After reaching the 2019 Western Conference Finals, the Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of momentum heading into the new season, and ESPN is reporting that CJ McCollum has signed a new long-term deal with the franchis:

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a three-year, $100 million contract extension, extending his current deal to five years and $157 million, his agent, Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports, told ESPN.

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McCollum has played a vital role in the Blazers' formidable backcourt and is coming off a year in which he averaged 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.

McCollum joins Damian Lillard in committing his long-term future to Portland, and the Trail Blazers now have both player's locked down for the prime years.

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