CJ Mccollum Inks $21M Extension With Hawks Before Free Agency
WHO:
RealGM Basketball - The Atlanta Hawks are acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NY Post - CJ McCollum, veteran guard, Atlanta Hawks
RealGM Basketball - CJ McCollum, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, Trae Young, New York Knicks
WHAT:
Hoops Rumors - CJ McCollum's contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks earned an A grade from ESPN’s Zach Kram.
Hoops Rumors - McCollum was largely responsible for the Hawks winning more games against the champion Knicks than any other team that faced New York in the postseason.
RealGM Basketball - Aaron Wiggins was set to count for just over $9 million on the books for Oklahoma City next season.
RealGM Basketball - Wiggins is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with the final year being a team option.
RealGM Basketball - The Hawks are sending two second-round picks to the Thunder in exchange for Wiggins.
RealGM Basketball - The Hawks will send their own pick in 2030 and the least favorable of their own pick and the Los Angeles Lakers pick in 2032.
NY Post - CJ McCollum agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.
RealGM Basketball - McCollum's new deal includes a $7.5 million trade bonus.
RealGM Basketball - Atlanta went 19-4 with McCollum in the starting lineup.
RealGM Basketball - McCollum averaged 19.2 points and shot 46.5% from the field in the six-game playoff series against the New York Knicks.
WHERE:
NY Post - Atlanta Hawks
RealGM Basketball - New York Knicks
WHEN:
NY Post - The contract extension was agreed upon on a Sunday.
WHY:
RealGM Basketball - McCollum became a stabilizing force for the Hawks backcourt after joining the team.
HOW:
RealGM Basketball - This move is part of the Thunder clearing space under the aprons to bring back other players.
RealGM Basketball - McCollum joined Atlanta after a trade involving Trae Young.
(UPDATED June 22, 2026 14:52 UTC)
CJ McCollum's recent contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks received an A grade from ESPN’s Zach Kram, highlighting his significant impact on the team's performance. McCollum played a crucial role in helping the Hawks secure more victories against the champion Knicks than any other team during the postseason. Meanwhile, Aaron Wiggins will account for just over $9 million on Oklahoma City's books next season and is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with the final year being a team option.
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(UPDATED June 22, 2026 04:16 UTC)
The Atlanta Hawks are set to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks. The Hawks will send their own second-round pick in 2030 and the least favorable of their own pick or the Los Angeles Lakers' pick in 2032. This trade is part of the Thunder's strategy to clear space under the salary cap to bring back other players.
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(UPDATED June 22, 2026 03:35 UTC)
CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year contract extension worth $21 million with the Atlanta Hawks, which includes a $7.5 million trade bonus. Since joining the team, McCollum has proven to be a stabilizing force in the backcourt, helping the Hawks achieve a remarkable 19-4 record with him in the starting lineup. In the recent playoff series against the New York Knicks, he averaged 19.2 points while shooting 46.5% from the field.