The Hawks are bringing Guard C.J. McCollum back to Atlanta via a one-year contract extension reportedly worth $21 Million in a deal that feels like a win-win for the team. The Hawks get McCollum back without being tied to him for multiple season and with the ability to trade him either before the season or at the NBA Trade Deadline if they prefer. While some consider the price tag a slight overpayment, others wonder if he would have garnered even more if he had hit the open market.
CJ McCollum one-year extension gives Hawks ultimate flexibility
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks in action during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 126-97.
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