The Washington Wizards' decision to trade guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a four-player deal that acquired veteran sharpshooter CJ McCollum reportedly stemmed from the team's desire to improve both in the short term and the long term.

CJ McCollum Responds to Pelicans Player's Farewell Message After Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After three-plus seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum is moving on from the Big Easy.

NBA Draft, the Pelicans and Wizards swapped Jordan Poole and CJ McCollum in a blockbuster backcourt trade with major fantasy basketball implications.