CJ McCollum, Hawks agree to one-year, $21 million contract extension: Source
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- CJ McCollum has signed a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks after being acquired at the trade deadline, keeping him off free agency and on the Hawks roster.
- The Hawks improved significantly after acquiring McCollum, going 27-15 post-trade and finishing sixth in the Eastern Conference, with McCollum playing a key role in their playoff push.
- McCollum averaged 19.2 points on 46.5% shooting in the playoffs against the New York Knicks, including clutch performances that helped Atlanta push the series to six games.
- The one-year deal provides the Hawks salary cap flexibility to make additional roster moves, including potential trades involving Zaccharie Risacher or Corey Kispert and decisions on Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield’s contracts.
- McCollum’s extension is a strategic move ahead of the draft and free agency deadlines, allowing the Hawks to manage their salary cap while planning further roster improvements.
