The only player who tore apart the Knicks will stay with the Atlanta Hawks for one more year

Juan López - 22 Jun 2026
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CJ McCollum, who led the 2 victories for the team from Georgia against the champions in the first round, renews his contract

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CJ McCollum, star of the Atlanta Hawks.

CJ McCollum will remain linked to the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran guard has reached an agreement to extend his contract for one season and $21 million, ensuring his continuity with the Georgia franchise beyond the upcoming season. A significant move in the NBA market.

As reported by ESPN, the new deal also includes an economic compensation clause in case of a trade. McCollum could negotiate an extension until June 30, after which he would have become a free agent.

At 34 years old, the experienced guard has become a key piece in Atlanta's project. After arriving from the Washington Wizards in January, as part of the deal involving Trae Young, McCollum had an immediate impact on the team's performance.

His contribution was particularly notable during the playoffs. In the first-round series against the New York Knicks, subsequent NBA champions, the Hawks took a 2-1 lead. McCollum was decisive in that matchup, scoring the game-winning basket in the third game with a mid-range shot with 12.7 seconds remaining. Additionally, he scored 32 points in Atlanta's victory in the second game played in New York.

During the final stretch of the regular season, the guard was also key to the Hawks' spectacular turnaround, winning 18 of their last 20 games to secure a spot in the postseason.

Great season for CJ McCollum with the Hawks

In the 41 games he played with Atlanta, McCollum averaged 18.7 points per game and shot 35.7% from three-point range. His reliability in outside shooting remains one of his main hallmarks.

In fact, the veteran player reached the milestone of 150 three-pointers made for the eleventh consecutive season. Since the 2015-16 season, no other NBA player has managed to achieve this many consecutive seasons reaching that figure, further demonstrating the consistency that has characterized his 13-year career in the league.

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