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CJ McCollum Sustains a Popliteus Strain

Portland Trail Blazer CJ McCollum sustained a popliteus strain in the loss to San Antonio Saturday evening, Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday afternoon.

Sources: Portland guard CJ McCollum has a popliteus strain in his left knee. He will be re-examined in a week.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 17, 2019

According to Wojnarowski, the injury is not expected to be serious.

Best possible news for McCollum and Blazers, who avoided a serious injury. https://t.co/G6qIxeizzH

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 17, 2019

The popliteus is a muscle that runs along the backside of the knee joint.