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Five takeaways from Knicks-Hawks Game 2: Atlanta’s top two—Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker—underperformed, CJ McCollum heated up and carried much of the Hawks’ offense, Kuminga’s $24 million option creates big offseason questions, Tony Bradley showed enough to be in the center rotation, and Bridges’ late shot highlighted the Pelicans’ lingering ties to the players involved.
In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round, CJ McCollum exposed Jalen Brunson’s defensive vulnerabilities as the Knicks’ playoff hopes hinge on tightening their defense around their star.
CJ McCollum stepped into Trae Young's spot for Atlanta and quickly became the Hawks' catalyst—and the Knicks' antagonist—as Atlanta defeated New York in Game 2 of the first‑round series at Madison Square Garden.
CJ McCollum scored 32 to spark a late Hawks rally as Atlanta erased a 14-point deficit and edged the Knicks 107-106 in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, tying the series 1-1. McCollum drew attention with late drives and a free-throw chance in the final seconds, but missed both freebies; Bridges’ late fadeaway missed and the Hawks sealed it on a fastbreak dunk. The result shifts momentum to Atlanta heading into Game 3, while Brunson led New York with 29 points in a hard-fought loss.
At Madison Square Garden, CJ McCollum emerged as the Hawks’ late-game difference-maker, scoring 32 points in a 107-106 Game 2 win over the Knicks; after Knicks fans had chanted Trae Young in Game 1, McCollum answered with clutch baskets and shrugged off the villain label, saying he’s just a guy with a family.
Atlanta erased a 12-point fourth‑quarter deficit to beat the Knicks 107‑106 at Madison Square Garden, tying the East First Round at 1‑1 behind CJ McCollum’s 32 points, a 19‑point bench contribution from Jonathan Kuminga and timely defense from Nickeil Alexander‑Walker, while New York’s late defense and rebounding let the Hawks steal the game.
Trae Young is set to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks in January. He posted a Wizards workout with “3/5” and is expected to play about 17–20 minutes, mostly in the first half, in a home game against Utah (7 ET, League Pass). Young recently played 10 games for Atlanta before knee and quadriceps injuries sidelined him, and Washington acquired him in the January deal for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Trae Young won’t debut for the Washington Wizards until after the NBA All-Star break due to a sprained right knee and bruised quadriceps, following his trade from Atlanta for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Wizards coach Brian Keefe said health comes first and they will reevaluate him after the break, a timeline similar to other midseason debuts after injuries.
Hawks GM Onsi Saleh said the team acted decisively to trade Trae Young, thanking him for his impact while praising the return of CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert as a fit for now and the future. He emphasized cap flexibility for 2026-27 and the development of a young core around players like Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, noting the deal was about long-term organizational benefit rather than holding out for a better offer. Saleh did not discuss McCollum extension talks.
The Washington Wizards are emerging as a serious trade destination for Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, with discussions ongoing around a trade involving CJ McCollum's expiring contract as the February 5 deadline approaches.
The New Orleans Pelicans traded CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and a 40th overall pick, as part of a strategic rebuild and youth movement, with the Wizards gaining significant cap space for future flexibility.
CJ McCollum has been traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Washington Wizards, along with Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick, in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th pick in the NBA Draft, marking a significant roster shakeup for both teams.
The New Orleans Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and a draft pick, marking a significant roster overhaul for the Pelicans and a strategic move for the Wizards to rebuild with cap space for future seasons.
CJ McCollum scores 25 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106, ending the Clippers' four-game winning streak. Zion Williamson adds 21 points and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram contributes 15 points and eight rebounds. The Clippers, playing their eighth game in 13 days, struggle with fatigue as James Harden scores 19 points and Norman Powell adds 18. The Pelicans' wire-to-wire win marks their fourth consecutive victory, matching their longest winning streak of the season.
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is set to return to the lineup after missing over three weeks due to a collapsed lung. McCollum, who has been averaging 21.7 points and 5.7 assists, plans to make his comeback against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Pelicans have gone 5-7 in his absence this month.