McCollum posted a decent stat line in the 2023-24 season after averaging 20.0 points, 4.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds across 32.7 minutes per game in 66 regular-season appearances. Even though his scoring figures were the lowest mark of his career since he became a full-time starter in his third year in the league, McCollum salvaged his fantasy year with solid contributions in other categories, as this was the third straight campaign in which he also averaged at least 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.9 steals per contest. The Pelicans' roster decisions before the start of the 2024-25 campaign will impact McCollum's fantasy upside, as his role will change considerably if the team finds a way to trade Brandon Ingram. However, even if Ingram stays, McCollum could be in line for a scoring bump since he's expected to move to shooting guard after the team acquired Dejounte Murray in the offseason. With less responsibility to orchestrate the offense and an increase in playing off the ball, McCollum's numbers could move closer to what he used to deliver during his Portland days alongside Damian Lillard. Even if he holds a secondary role in the offensive scheme, McCollum should get enough touches to remain a valuable mid-round target across all formats.
