McCollum’s Contract an Albatross for Blazers
“As the trade deadline approaches, with it comes the season in which contracts are evaluated and debated. According to Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report, the worst contract for the Portland Trail Blazers belongs to CJ McCollum. While Hughes notes that “worst” is relative depending on the team, his analysis of,” reports L. Hostetler in SB Nation.
“Damian Lillard’s contract runs a year longer than CJ McCollum’s, and the six-time All-NBA guard is owed $76.2 million more from 2022-23 through the end of his deal than McCollum is. Still, Lillard has been the reliable driver of an elite offense for most of his career, while McCollum is merely a good second option. Dame has carried the Blazer,”