CJ McCollum signs 1-year extension with Hawks worth $21 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
CJ McCollum has reached a one-year contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks. His agent confirmed the deal is valued at $21 million. This agreement aims to keep the veteran guard in Atlanta as the Hawks prepare for the upcoming season. McCollum's performance is expected to play a significant role in the team's strategy moving forward.
- •McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension.
- •The deal was confirmed by his agent to ESPN.
- •McCollum will remain with the Hawks for the upcoming season.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — GlenOak graduate CJ McCollum agrees to 1-year extension with Atlanta Hawks
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — CJ McCollum’s agent confirms the guard has made a $21 million decision regarding the Hawks
- 7:04 PMESPN — McCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year extension
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — CJ McCollum staying in Atlanta after reaching $21M extension with Hawks
"The Atlanta Hawks are keeping one of their veteran leaders in place, agreeing to a one-year, $21 million extension with CJ McCollum. After helping fuel a late-season playoff surge, the 13-year veteran remains a key part of Atlanta’s plans as the franchise looks to build on its postseason success.
"CJ McCollum gave Atlanta scoring, composure and veteran decision-making when the Hawks needed stability this season. Their playoff run still ended in the first round, but his value was clear in the moments they competed with New York.
"CJ McCollum, a Canton native who led the Hawks to the playoffs after a January trade, has agreed to a contract extension to remain in Atlanta.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:11 PMGlenOak graduate CJ McCollum agrees to 1-year extension with Atlanta Hawks
CJ McCollum, a Canton native who led the Hawks to the playoffs after a January trade, has agreed to a contract extension to remain in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:34 PMCJ McCollum’s agent confirms the guard has made a $21 million decision regarding the Hawks
CJ McCollum gave Atlanta scoring, composure and veteran decision-making when the Hawks needed stability this season. Their playoff run still ended in the first round, but his value was clear in the moments they competed with New York.
- ESPNJun 21, 2026, 7:04 PMMcCollum stays with Hawks on 1-year extension
Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 5:39 PMCJ McCollum staying in Atlanta after reaching $21M extension with Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are keeping one of their veteran leaders in place, agreeing to a one-year, $21 million extension with CJ McCollum. After helping fuel a late-season playoff surge, the 13-year veteran remains a key part of Atlanta’s plans as the franchise looks to build on its postseason success.
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