New Orleans sends veteran CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-rounder to Washington for young scoring guard Jordan Poole, forward Saddiq Bey, and pick No. 40.
The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards have agreed to a four-player trade, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
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CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick are moving to Washington, while the Pelicans receive Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 Draft.
Pelicans target youth and cost control New Orleans aims to strengthen its young core and cap flexibility. Adding Poole, an explosive scorer, and Bey, a promising wing, alongside a mid-second-round pick, enhances their depth and financial flexibility.
Washington adds McCollum, a proven combo guard with playoff experience, and veteran stretch-big Olynyk—fitting their shift toward veteran leadership. This signals the Wizards’ intent to stabilize the roster around established talent.
Poole’s rookie-scale deal helps the Pelicans stay beneath luxury thresholds, while McCollum’s larger contract moves Washington closer to luxury tax levels, showcasing contrasting roster-building strategies.
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