It was McCollum’s career-high tying 50-point masterpiece against the Washington Wizards in January that snapped the Pelicans’ 11-game losing streak. That game came just two days after the Bourbon Street terrorist attack that killed 14 people in New Orleans.

It's a stunning point guard swap between two struggling NBA franchises, but both teams can now move forward with hopes of climbing out of the lottery. Specifically, the Pelicans get younger with Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey, while the Wizards get some added cap flexibility by taking on McCollum's expiring contract.

The New Orleans Pelicans have traded guard CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick. ESPN's Shams Charania shared the news via X.