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Does Atlanta Bringing Back CJ McCollum Affect Their Draft Plans?

The first move of the Atlanta Hawks offseason is in the books. It was widely expected that Atlanta was going to bring the veteran guard back, but it was widely reported that McCollum would be back with the Hawks on a one-year, $21 million deal.

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Where do the Hawks stand one day before the NBA Draft?

The Hawks made their first two significant moves of the offseason on Sunday, bringing back CJ McCollum on a one-year deal and trading for Aaron Wiggins.

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The 'Most NBA 3-pointers all-time' quiz

How many of the top 25 career three-point shooters in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / June 22

Hawks continue active offseason with two significant moves

It was never a secret that the Atlanta Hawks would be among the most active teams this offseason. The work began in the front office, with the team extending general manager Onsi Saleh, who was already drawing interest from other franchises after just one year as Atlanta’s lead decision-maker.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 22

How Much Cap Space Do the Atlanta Hawks Have Left After Re-Signing CJ McCollum and Trading For Aaron Wiggins?

After coming over to the Atlanta Hawks from the Washington Wizards in the big Trae Young trade in January, CJ McCollum helped the Hawks rise from 10th in the Eastern Conference to 6th, helping them avoid the play-in tournament for the first time since 2021.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Hawks land Thunder champion in trade

The Atlanta Hawks have plucked away an experienced veteran from the Oklahoma City Thunder. News broke on Sunday that the Thunder were trading guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks.

Aaron Wiggins News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 21

Report: Atlanta Hawks Land Versatile Wing Aaron Wiggins In Trade With Oklahoma City

We finally have the first trade of the 2026 NBA offseason and it was not the one that most were expecting. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks are acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for a pair of second-round picks (Atlanta's in 2030 and the least favorable of Hawks/Lakers in 2032).

C.J. McCollum News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 21

Atlanta Hawks Projected Starting Lineup After Re-Signing CJ McCollum

The Atlanta Hawks' first offseason domino fell today when it was reported that guard CJ McCollum was going to re-sign with the team on a one-year, $21 million deal.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 21

Five Sleeper Picks the Atlanta Hawks Could Steal in the NBA Draft

This year's NBA Draft is viewed as one with depth and plenty of talent, at least in the first round. There is a reason that so many teams were tanking after the All-Star break and why the price is astronomically high for anyone thinking of wanting to make an offer to the Wizards, Jazz, or Grizzlies.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / June 21

Reports: CJ McCollum signs 1-year deal to stay with Hawks

Veteran guard CJ McCollum, who helped lead the Hawks to the playoffs after a January trade, will remain in Atlanta after agreeing to a one-year, $21 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported on Sunday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

CJ McCollum makes decision about his NBA future

He averaged 18.7 points per game for Atlanta in 41 games last season, and the Hawks went 27-14 during the regular season when he played.

Hawks land Thunder champion in trade

Reports: Suns agree to deal with guard Collin Gillespie

Suns re-sign Jordan Goodwin on three-year deal

Front-runner emerges to trade for Grizzlies' Ja Morant

Struggling NBA team rejected Warriors' blockbuster draft-day trade bid

This Eastern Conference team may be favorite to land Giannis Antetokounmpo

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C.J. McCollum News / Hoops Wire / June 21

Hawks, CJ McCollum agree to one-year extension

CJ McCollum isn’t headed for free agency after all. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the veteran guard has agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the Hawks.

C.J. McCollum News / Hoops Rumors / June 21

CJ McCollum To Sign One-Year Extension With Hawks

Veteran guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21MM contract extension with the Hawks, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. McCollum’s extension, which will cover the 2026/27 season, features a trade kicker, agent Sam Goldfeder tells Charania.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 21

Hawks Linked To New Prospect In First Round, But Are Reportedly Open To Moving No. 23 For Future Assets

The 2026 NBA Draft is nearly 48 hours away and the rumor mill is churning at the rate that you would expect. The Atlanta Hawks have not been front and center in a lot of the biggest reports heading into the draft, but given that they hold two first-round picks, including one at No.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 21

The Biggest Mistake the Atlanta Hawks Must Avoid in the 2026 NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks, without a doubt, overachieved this season, given the various issues and trades that came their way. However, there is still a lot of room for growth despite them overachieving this season, and it could be in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 20

Realistic Trade-Up Scenarios for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Draft

There remains a lot of intrigue as to how the the top of the draft is going to sort itself out after the top four picks. The Clippers, Nets, Kings, Hawks, Mavericks, and Bucks make up the rest of the top ten, and there is a lot of smoke and mirrors around what each team is going to do.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Hawks’ perfect No. 8 pick trade in 2026 NBA Draft with front office ‘open for business’

The Atlanta Hawks have spent years trapped in NBA purgatory. That narrative changed dramatically during the 2025-26 season. Following a franchise-altering trade that sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, Atlanta unexpectedly discovered a new identity built on versatility, defense, and collective toughness.

Quin Snyder News / The Lead / June 18

Hawks’ Quin Snyder Proved He’s Worth Betting On

For much of this decade, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves all over the place. The franchise swung between rebuilding, developing, and competing at an elite level.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Hawks rumors: Insider declares Atlanta ‘open for trade business’ with No. 8 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks will have the chance of drafting two players in the first round of the NBA Draft, with the first one coming with the No. 8 pick. Throughout the past few weeks, the rumors and mock drafts seem to think the Hawks will take one of the remaining guards with the pick, or they could select Aday Mara, addressing the center position.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Zaccharie Risacher’s Reported Frustration Raises Questions About His Future Role in Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks are looking to add some quality to their roster. After a disappointing season, the franchise is eager to make the right moves in the offseason.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Jonathan Kuminga Could Be One of the Biggest Names to Watch on the Trade Market Ahead of the Draft

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors did not end well. As the 23-year-old reportedly felt like a ‘pawn’ with the Warriors, things went from bad to worse.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / June 17

Hawks exploring Jonathan Kuminga trade options

The Hawks have at least looked into what Jonathan Kuminga might bring back on the trade market. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’re eager to move him.

Atlanta Hawks News / HITC / June 13

Atlanta Hawks pull the plug on the rebuild with latest picks

What’s most telling about the Hawks’ approach to the draft has less to do with who they take at No. 8 and more with what they’re thinking about doing at No.

Landry Fields News / The Lead / June 12

Landry Fields Set The Atlanta Hawks Back

After six years as the Atlanta Hawks’ top executive, Travis Schlenk chose to move into an advisory role with Atlanta in Dec. 2022. He joined the Washington Wizards organization in 2023.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12

The Atlanta Hawks are drafting like a team that thinks its rebuild is over

The most interesting thing about Atlanta’s draft plans has little to do with who the Hawks take at No. 8. It is what they seem willing to do with No. 23.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / June 9

Jalen Johnson’s rise changes outlook for Hawks

The Hawks may have entered the season with questions about their long-term direction. They finished it with a new franchise centerpiece. Looking back at his preseason predictions, ESPN’s Zach Kram gave himself an A+ for forecasting that Jalen Johnson would earn All-NBA Third Team honors.

Quin Snyder News / Yardbarker / June 8