CJ McCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year, $21M extension Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a trade kicker, according to agent Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports Management. McCollum, 34, was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Hawks in January as part of the Trae Young deal. The veteran guard became a key contributor for Atlanta, helping the team secure a 2-1 series lead against the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs. McCollum’s performance during the playoffs was pivotal. His 15-foot fadeaway with 12.7 seconds remaining in Game 3 of the series secured a crucial victory for the Hawks. Additionally, his 32-point outburst in Game 2 against the Knicks played a major role in Atlanta’s win. These contributions highlighted his value to the team during the postseason. Beyond the playoffs, McCollum was instrumental in a late-season surge that propelled the Hawks to a playoff berth. During this stretch, the team went 18-2 in 20 games, with McCollum serving as a steady presence. Last season, the 13-year veteran averaged 18.7 points per game while shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc in 41 games with the Hawks. His ability to consistently hit three-pointers has been a hallmark of his career, marking the 11th consecutive season in which he made at least 150 three-pointers. McCollum is the only player to achieve this feat in every season since the 2015-16 campaign. The contract extension ensures McCollum remains with the Hawks past June 30, when he would have otherwise become a free agent.#shams_charania #atlanta_hawks #trae_young #cj_mccollum #excel_sports_management
