CJ McCollum Gets Fantastic News Amid Collapsed Lung Recovery

CJ McCollum's injury was a scary one.

BYAlexander Cole
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CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers suffered a scary injury at the beginning of the month as he was diagnosed with a collapsed right lung. The injury was sustained after breaking a rib, and while the injury sounds terrible, it is actually quite manageable, as long as you treat it quickly. Luckily, McCollum was given some great care, and over the past few weeks, he has been a fixture on the Blazers' sideline as they look to snap out of their early season woes.

Coming back from a rib and lung injury can be a lengthy process, and the Blazers have been taking things slow with McCollum. There is no point rushing anyone back right now, especially when you consider how COVID has ravaged the league. Regardless, the Blazers are now getting some good news in regards to CJ.

CJ McCollum Gets Fantastic News Amid Collapsed Lung Recovery
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According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, McCollum's collapsed lung is fine now. Despite this, the team doesn't want him back out there just yet. In one week from now, they will take a look at his injury and determine whether or not it makes sense for him to come back right away. Overall, this should come as great news for Blazers fans everywhere.


With McCollum looking to return to action, stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates on his situation.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.