CJ McCollum Agrees to One-Year, $21 Million Extension with Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension that covers the 2026-27 season and includes a trade kicker. Agent Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports Management confirmed the agreement to ESPN. McCollum had been eligible for an extension until June 30.

McCollum, 34, was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Hawks in January as part of the deal that sent Trae Young to Washington. 8 minutes per night. 8 percent from the free-throw line.

McCollum made at least 150 three-pointers for the 11th consecutive season and remains the only player to reach that mark in every season since 2015-16. 7 percent from three. He helped the Hawks win 18 of 20 games during a late-season surge that secured a playoff berth.

7 seconds left to win Game 3. Atlanta held a 2-1 series lead in the first round before losing the final three games; the Knicks went on to win the NBA championship. McCollum will turn 35 before the 2026-27 season begins.

The extension removes the possibility of Atlanta operating as a cap-space team next summer.