Jonas Valanciunas spent three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans. He signed with the Washington Wizards this offseason. On ...

CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers in a game, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an ...

New Orleans Pelicans Shooting Guard had a career night on Friday at home against the Washington Wizards. He tied his career high with 50 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field and a whopping 10 ...

New Orleans visits the Washington Wizards after CJ McCollum scored 50 points in the Pelicans' 132-120 win over the Washington ...

C.J. McCollum commented on recent trade rumors after Friday night's New Orleans Pelicans' victory over the Washington Wizards ...

McCollum led the Pelicans in scoring in the win, tying his career-high with 50 points. He also knocked down 10 three-pointers ...

However, sports can serve to unite, or at least distract, during these moments, too. A game can be an outlet during moments of despair. It can uplift those who are feeling their lowest.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green gave CJ McCollum his flowers after their 11-game losing streak came to an end.

CJ McCollum provided one Friday night, knocking down 10 3-pointers and scoring 50 points to earn New Orleans a win over ...

CJ McCollum tied a career-high with 50 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended an 11-game losing streak by defeating ...

By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas CreditLuis Antonio Rojas for The New York Times ... En un atentado el día de Año Nuevo en Nueva Orleans murieron al menos 15 personas.