CJ McCollum agrees to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, according to multiple reports. The agreement keeps him off the free-agent market and on Atlanta’s roster ahead of the NBA offseason. Sources describe the deal as an extension following McCollum’s mid-season acquisition by the Hawks in connection with the Trae Young trade. After joining Atlanta, the team performs strongly with McCollum in the starting lineup, including a reported stretch of 19 wins and 4 losses during that span. In the 2026 NBA playoffs, the Hawks reach the first round of the postseason and face the New York Knicks. Reporting notes that McCollum contributes to outcomes in the series, with references to him being involved in two of the Knicks’ losses during the matchup. Overall, the accounts agree on the contract’s length and value and on the context that the Hawks retain McCollum after his arrival and playoff participation.
CJ McCollum agrees to one-year, $21 million extension with Atlanta Hawks
CJ McCollum agrees to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, according to multiple reports. The agreement keeps him off the free-agent market and on Atlanta’s roster ahead...
- CJ McCollum agrees to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.
- The agreement keeps McCollum from entering NBA free agency.
- McCollum joined Atlanta mid-season following the Trae Young trade.
- Reports say the Hawks performed strongly with McCollum as a starter (including a 19–4 stretch).
- In the 2026 first-round playoff series vs. the New York Knicks, McCollum is reported to have contributed to game results.
The veteran guard agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday
2 months agoThe veteran guard agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday
2 months agoMcCollum was traded to Atlanta mid-season, they went 19-4 with him as a starter and he hit big shots in the playoffs.
2 months agoThe deal keeps McCollum out of free agency and on a Hawks roster that surged following his acquisition in the Trae Young trade.
2 months agoMcCollum was responsible for two of the New York Knicks' losses in the 2026 NBA playoffs during a first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks.
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