CJ McCollum News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

CJ McCollum's unexpected journey leaves Knicks reeling Veteran guard CJ McCollum, long considered a secondary threat, has stepped firmly into center stage against the Knicks.

APRIL 25 • NBA.COM

Knicks' end-game CJ McCollum changeup proved costly The Knicks had finally found a solution to slowing down CJ McCollum. But for the most important defensive play of the game, they went away f...

APRIL 24 • NYPOST.COM

Saturday's NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks and Pistons-Magic

The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the NBA’s most frustrating teams during the regular season — stacked with plenty of talent but not quite able to live up to their potential

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Atlanta's Nickeil Alexander-Walker wins the NBA's Most Improved Player award

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named the NBA's 2026 Most Improved Player

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

4 takeaways: Knicks-Hawks Game 3 thrills to final seconds, as CJ McCollum takes over again Trade acquisitions Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum spark the Hawks to a go-ahead Game 3 victory over the Knicks.

APRIL 24 • NBA.COM

When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they keep turning to CJ McCollum

When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they know where to turn

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Final 4:10 INSANE ENDING #6 Hawks at #3 Knicks | April 23, 2026

APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE

Plays hero in Game 3 McCollum notched 23 points (8-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 win over the Knicks in Game 3 of...

Impact McCollum posted a decent scoring line, but his most important contribution of the night came in the final moments of the fourth quarter, as he drilled a 15-foot jump shot with 12.7 seconds left to put his team up by one. The veteran guard is a big reason the Hawks are up 2-1 in the series. He's averaging 27.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks through his first three appearances of the 2025-26 postseason.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead

CJ McCollum hit a jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York’s night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round p...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

CJ McCollum has INSANE dribble routine 🤯😳

APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

CJ McCollum has dusted off Trae Young's moniker in unmistakable fashion CJ McCollum is taking on Trae Young's role with the Atlanta Hawks.

APRIL 23 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Knicks hit with nasty reminder of why CJ McCollum is no villain CJ McCollum is far from a New York Knicks villain, and Paul Pierce unintentionally reminded fans why.

APRIL 22 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Deadspin | Led by CJ McCollum, Hawks look to seize series lead vs. Knicks Deadspin | Led by CJ McCollum, Hawks look to seize series lead vs. Knicks

APRIL 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Atlanta, New York tied 1-1 heading to game 3

The New York Knicks visit the Atlanta Hawks for game three of the Eastern Conference first round with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

CJ McCollum trying not to embrace new role as Knicks' playoff villain | Sporting News Whether he likes it or not, Madison Square Garden has a new antagonist.

APRIL 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

CJ McCollum keeps exploiting Knicks' weakness that could dictate the series If New York continues throwing Jalen Brunson on Atlanta's CJ McCollum, it's going to be a long series for them.

APRIL 21 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

CJ McCollum's monster night at MSG leads Hawks to comeback Win over Knicks, ties series 1-1

APRIL 21 • YOUTUBE

CJ McCollum keeps punishing Pistons for not making the trade they needed CJ McCollum is going off during the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Detroit Pistons can only watch as he does everything they need from a guard.

APRIL 21 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Deadspin | NBA roundup: Behind CJ McCollum, Hawks rally to even series with Knicks Deadspin | NBA roundup: Behind CJ McCollum, Hawks rally to even series with Knicks

APRIL 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Hawks-Knicks Game 2: Atlanta steals one at MSG CJ McCollum shined for the Hawks in Game 2, as they overcame a 12-point deficit in the 4th quarter to even the series.

APRIL 21 • NBA.COM

Hawks keep looking smarter as Trae Young trade ages even better than imagined CJ McCollum is making the Atlanta Hawks' decision to trade Trae Young look even better.

APRIL 21 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

CJ McCollum takes Young's place in Atlanta and as MSG's villain in leading Hawks past the Knicks

CJ McCollum was headed for an early summer until the Washington Wizards sent him to the Hawks in January in the trade for Trae Young

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Mike Brown complains about the different officiating for Jalen Brunson and CJ McCollum | Sporting News A big storyline in the Knicks vs Hawks series has been the foul disparity between Jalen Brunson and CJ McCollum.

APRIL 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Trae Young is somehow still haunting the Knicks in worst possible way CJ McCollum is following in Trae Young's footsteps by embracing the New York Knicks villain role.

APRIL 21 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Gag City: Knicks' season-altering choke ends chance of easy series with Hawks The Knicks led by 12 points after three quarters. They still led by eight with 5 ½ minutes to go. The Garden was having a lot of fun with ne...

APRIL 21 • NYPOST.COM

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Saturday's NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks and Pistons-Magic

Atlanta's Nickeil Alexander-Walker wins the NBA's Most Improved Player award

When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they keep turning to CJ McCollum

McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead

Atlanta, New York tied 1-1 heading to game 3

CJ McCollum takes Young's place in Atlanta and as MSG's villain in leading Hawks past the Knicks