CJ McCollum Injury Status Update for April 17th, 2026
The Hawks got some good news today — CJ McCollum has been cleared and is officially available to play. CJ had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Hawks.
CJ McCollum Season Averages
The Hawks get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 76 games, CJ is averaging 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 29.8 minutes per game.
| 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 27-14. Without him, they've gone 19-22. The Hawks's net rating is 6.0 points worse per 100 possessions when CJ plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.0 vs 116.1), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 27-14 | 19-22 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.1 | 114.0 | -2.1 |
| Def Rating | 110.9 | 114.8 | +3.9 |
| Net Rating | 5.2 | -0.8 | -6.0 |
| PPG | 118.7 | 118.2 | -0.5 |
CJ is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Hawks and the rest of the league.