Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum's lung fully healed, will be re-evaluated in one week

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum runs to the other end of the court after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum's right lung is fully healed after it collapsed earlier this month.

The team provided the update after a CT scan on Wednesday. McCollum has been cleared to participate in non-contact drills and will be re-evaluated in one week.

The injury occurred in a Dec. 4 game against the Boston Celtics. In 24 games this season, McCollum is averaging 20.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

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