Shams Charania: CJ McCollum’s four-year term expired and he will now serve in an advisory position. Major new union role for VanVleet, the 2019 NBA champion who has signed multiple deals that have set records for the highest paid undrafted player ever in the league
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. VanVleet begins a four-year term as the next NBPA leader. pic.x.com/Ghl3kcjg3m – 6:28 PM
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. VanVleet begins a four-year term as the next NBPA leader. pic.x.com/Ghl3kcjg3m – 6:28 PM

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“It’s been a privilege to serve on the NBPA Executive Committee for the past seven years and uniquely shape the business of our game,” said CJ McCollum. “I am encouraged by the future of the PA under Fred’s leadership, as he has earned the basketball community’s respect and has proven he is ready for this next step. I look forward to supporting him as we continue building a stronger Association that serves past, present, and future generations of players.” -via NBPA / July 12, 2025
Shams Charania: Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. VanVleet begins a four-year term as the next NBPA leader. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / July 12, 2025
Chase Hughes: The Wizards have officially announced the additions of C.J. McCollum, Cam Whitmore and Kelly Olynyk. -via x.com / July 6, 2025