CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, solidifying his place on the team following a strong debut season in Atlanta. The agreement, finalized on Sunday, includes a trade kicker clause.

McCollum joined the Hawks midseason in a trade deal that sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. Since his arrival, the 34-year-old veteran guard has played a critical role in Atlanta’s late-season surge and postseason run. Known for his ball-handling, perimeter shooting, and ability to create shots in clutch moments, McCollum offered much-needed leadership to a relatively young Hawks roster.

During the regular season, McCollum appeared in 41 games for Atlanta, starting 25. He posted averages of 18.7 points per game, shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three-point range. His steady production helped the Hawks transform from a team on the playoff bubble into one of the Eastern Conference’s hottest squads. Atlanta finished the regular season with a 19-4 record in their final stretch, securing the No. 6 seed in the playoffs.

McCollum’s impact was particularly notable in the first round of the playoffs, where the Hawks faced the eventual champions, the New York Knicks. Although Atlanta ultimately lost the series 4-2, McCollum’s performances kept the Hawks competitive. He scored 32 points in Game 2, including six points down the stretch and a go-ahead basket with just over 30 seconds left, helping the Hawks overcome a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to win on the road at Madison Square Garden. In Game 3, McCollum added 23 points as Atlanta narrowly held off a late Knicks rally to clinch a 109-108 victory, giving the Hawks a 2-1 series lead.

McCollum’s extension reflects Atlanta’s confidence in his ability to be a cornerstone player moving forward as the team aims to build on its recent progress. The Hawks’ front office views McCollum as a key veteran presence who can continue to guide the young core and contribute offensively on both ends of the floor.