CJ McCollum Injury Status Update for April 12th, 2026
CJ McCollum of the Hawks has been ruled out and will not play today. CJ was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
CJ McCollum Season Averages
CJ's absence leaves a significant hole in the Hawks rotation. Across 76 games this season, he's averaging 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game while playing 29.8 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.8 | 18.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 15.2 |
Hawks Performance With & Without CJ McCollum
The numbers tell a clear story about CJ's value to the Hawks. With CJ in the lineup this season, the team is 26-14. Without him, they've gone 19-21. The Hawks's net rating is 5.0 points worse per 100 possessions when CJ plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 26-14 | 19-21 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.0 | 114.0 | -1.9 |
| Def Rating | 111.2 | 114.3 | +3.1 |
| Net Rating | 4.8 | -0.2 | -5.0 |
| PPG | 118.6 | 118.2 | -0.4 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without CJ McCollum?
When CJ sits, other Hawks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Zaccharie Risacher and Keaton Wallace stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When CJ has been out this season, Zaccharie Risacher has averaged 3.1 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +3.1
When CJ has been out this season, Keaton Wallace has averaged 8.4 extra minutes.
MPG: +8.4
Full Injury Report — CJ McCollum's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Hawks @ Heat - April 12, 2026 Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu (Out) Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Out) Jonathan Kuminga (Out) CJ McCollum (Out) Dyson Daniels (Out) Jalen Johnson (Out) Miami Heat: Norman Powell (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor CJ's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Hawks.