The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to acquire CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers in a package centered around Josh Hart, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Tomas Satoransky and draft compensation.

The Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks were also linked to McCollum.

McCollum is in Year 1 of a three-year, $100 million extension signed in 2019.

New Orleans is attempting to win now despite the uncertain status of Zion Williamson.  The Pelicans previously pursued Kyle Lowry and Chris Paul in the offseason.