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.