The Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 132-116 for their third straight win. CJ McCollum scored 23 off the bench. Atlanta went on a 17-0 second-half run.
C.J. McCollum came off the bench to lead three Atlanta players with 20-plus points and the Hawks came from behind to defeat the visiting Indiana Pacers 132-116 on Monday afternoon.
When the Atlanta Hawks made the trade to send Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, there was hope that McCollum would be able to fit in with the offense and give the Hawks plenty of scoring ability while also giving them another ball handler.
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
The Atlanta Hawks have looked different over the past two weeks due to the Trae Young trade, and they have two new contributors on the team. CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert came over from the Washington Wizards in the trade, and they are two players who have the tools to help the Hawks for the remainder of the season.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
ATLANTA, GA – 11 seconds left, no timeouts, and down by two points. The Atlanta Hawks still had a fighting chance against the Milwaukee Bucks in a game where they started 0-for-21 from three and found themselves down as much as 23 points to start the second half.
We've got a long way to go before the Trae Young trade can be fully evaluated. It won't be until the four-time All-Star has finally suited up with the
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 at home on Thursday night to get back in the win column. The game was close throughout the entire first half and most of the third quarter before the Blazers were able to pull away and come away with a double-digit win.
Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum was back in his old stomping ground as they visited the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Thursday. McCollum became a star in Rip City after being drafted as the 10th overall pick in 2013.
The Portland Trail Blazers look to avenge their blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors in their next matchup against Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks tonight.
Even the consummate professional conceded the difficulty with adjusting to his latest circumstances. CJ McCollum couldn’t help but sigh as he reflected on a week that has entailed processing an unexpected trade, making an unexpected move, and quickly adjusting to a new team.
The Atlanta Hawks made the first major roster move of the NBA season last Wednesday – agreeing to a stunning trade to send All-Star point guard, Trae Young, to the Washington Wizards in return for a meager package of CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
The Atlanta Hawks have won three straight games and five of their last seven. They have been playing better on the defensive end of the court and are now 2-0 since trading Trae Young.
The Atlanta Hawks are going for their third straight win tonight. They began their road trip with a win over the Denver Nuggets, and now they will need to get a win over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
The Washington Wizards didn't have a lot of competitors when they dealt for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. They still made the move a month before the trade deadline.
The Hawks appear to see CJ McCollum as more than a short-term placeholder. According to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal, Atlanta has discussed the idea of offering McCollum a one-year contract extension worth roughly $20 million once his trade to the Hawks is finalized.
The Hawks value veteran combo guard CJ McCollum as more than just an expiring contract, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, who hears from sources that Atlanta has discussed the idea of offering the 34-year-old a one-year extension worth around $20MM.
By now, most of the NBA world has been clued in on the blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for vetran guard CJ McCollum and wing Corey Kispert.
The Hawks and Mavericks are still haggling over a Davis deal. But at least Atlanta is now in a financial position to make it happen.
Trae Young is officially en route to a new team.
The Washington Wizards have been playing some improved basketball as of late, still well below the playoff line in the Eastern Conference but finally resembling a competitive NBA team.
The Washington Wizards didn't always have the slew of young prospects with alluring potential that now lines their bench. They needed a few key attributed
CJ McCollum scored the game's final four points, including a jumper with one second remaining in regulation, and the Washington Wizards rallied to produce a 114-113 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
After formally banishing Chris Paul, the Clippers may now be going for another former NBPA president.
After 31 winless days, the struggling Washington Wizards finally got a victory — and a blowout.
After finishing dead last in the Eastern Conference last season, the Washington Wizards will need to show signs of improvement.
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