By Orlando Silva CJ McCollum is extending his stay in New Orleans after signing a new deal with the Pelicans. View the original article to see embedded media. The New Orleans Pelicans are entering the 2022-23 NBA season with high expectations after reaching the playoff last season, beating teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in the process. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get past the No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns in the first round of the postseason, but they made a big impression during that series. This upcoming season, Zion Williamson will make his long-awaited return to the …