CJ McCollum, Hawks agree to $21 million extension ahead of free agency
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The Atlanta Hawks have reached a deal with veteran guard CJ McCollum on a contract extension worth $21 million, according to a report published Sunday.
The agreement comes just days before the NBA’s free-agency period is set to open, ensuring the 34-year-old remains under contract in Atlanta without testing the open market. Specific term length and structural details of the new pact were not disclosed.
McCollum, acquired by the Hawks in a previous trade, averaged 20.0 points, 4.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds last season while shooting 38 percent from three-point range. His production helped Atlanta secure a postseason berth for the third straight year.
By completing the extension now, the Hawks lock in a key backcourt contributor and gain additional roster clarity before free agency begins league-wide on July 1.
Source: New York Post
