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The Cleveland Cavaliers were an entirely different team when Collin Sexton arrived during the 2018-19 NBA season. That’s kind of what happens when LeBron James leaves town during the offseason. But before Collin Sexton was officially on board with the Cavs, they had invited him over to workout. The Alabama product vividly recalls that the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as one of the teams roped into the Ben Simmons trade saga. Not only are they in the mix, but the Cavs are reportedly one of two teams “most actively” pursuing the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA insider Sam Amico dropped the skinny on the Cavs’ trade discussions for Ben Simmons. Darius […]

Multiple reports have stated that the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of a number of teams that are still in active pursuit of Philadelphia 76ers want-away star Ben Simmons. The Sixers have a steep price for the former Rookie of the Year, however, which will require a significant sacrifice from the Cavs. According to NBA insider […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton will never forget his experience guarding Stephen Curry. In fact, the Cavs’ leading scorer even considers it his “welcome to the NBA” moment. Sexton was a guest on the Beyond The Press podcast, where he recalled the night when Curry shifted into “chef mode” before torturing the defense. “I remember […]

On Saturday, Cavs guard Collin Sexton shared a few images of himself during a workout session with a very intriguing caption. While some might think that the 22-year-old’s cryptic message could hint at his desire to leave Cleveland, it looks like this is nothing more than Sexton wanting to work on a few rough edges. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made headlines on Friday after news broke of a blockbuster deal centered around Lauri Markkanen. The 24-year-old will now make his way to the Cavs via a sign-and-trade deal with the Chicago Bulls, which will also involve Larry Nance Jr. being shipped out to the Portland Trail Blazers. As it is, however, […]

College basketball fans, this name should ring a bell: Kevin Pangos. According to Donatas Urbonas of Basket News, Pangos is getting looks from the Cleveland Cavaliers, who could be eyeing to add the former Gonzaga Bulldogs star as insurance behind Collin Sexton and the other Cavs guards. One of the best point guards of the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers scorer Collin Sexton is one helluva player but he doesn’t come without flaws. In fact, his game’s glaring holes at this stage of his career have prevented the Cavs from going all-in on the prolific guard. Sexton is coming off a banner year in 2020-21 that saw him average 24.3 points, 3.1, rebounds, […]

It was earlier reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have entered negotiations with Collin Sexton over a contract extension. It looks like the Cavs are willing to splash the cash on their young guard, which at this point, could be telling of Darius Garland’s future with the team. According to Chris Crouse of FortyEightMinutes, there is […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are busy working the phones as the 2021 NBA Draft arrives. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony says the Cavs are currently “one of the most active teams in the league on the trade-talk front.” Cleveland has the No. 3 pick in the draft. Givony says the Cavs are trying to get another top-10 pick, […]

It looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a fire sale right now. According to reports, the Cavs are looking to clean up its books with its future in mind. As such, this could ultimately lead to the departure of the likes of Kevin Love, Collin Sexton, and Larry Nance Jr. According […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard Collin Sexton is “very available” in trade talks this summer, according to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. The Cavs aren’t expected to pay Sexton the max extension he’s looking for after a big third season, so they’re exploring trade options. Evan Dammarell of SB Nation’s Fear The Sword is echoing this […]

The NBA rumor mill is already buzzing and we’re not even finished with the postseason yet. The Portland Trail Blazers have been making their rounds on social media, as many speculate the front office will look to make a blockbuster trade. To boot, Damian Lillard is reportedly not pleased. Could the Cavs actually trade for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are about to make a tough decision for the franchise’s future. Collin Sexton has been an up and coming player for the Cavs, but they may let him go due to cap space concerns. They are going to have to make this tough decision soon or they will have to pay him. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in an interesting place right now. After yet another disappointing season, the Cavs continue to search for their identity as they look to develop into a formidable threat out East in the coming years. According to team insider Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, the Cavs may have already found their cornerstone superstar […]

It wasn’t long ago the Cleveland Cavaliers had dreams of making the play-in tournament. The Cavs are now losers of 11 straight games, but guard Collin Sexton is fighting hard to the end of the season despite all the losses and other key players missing time. Sexton battled through an injury against the Indiana Pacers […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers for taking a below-the-belt shot at Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. Afterward, Doncic claimed the nut-punch wasn’t on purpose and explained that it sort of just happened in the heat of the action. Sexton took the high road in his own […]

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Isaac Okoro finally had his career game when they hosted the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Although the Cavs lost in overtime, the 20-year-old swingman still made history of his own as he put up impressive numbers on the floor. Okoro became the seventh rookie in the league to tally a 30-point […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is used to hearing criticism, and he was the subject of a recent report suggesting teammates are annoyed by his playing style. Specifically, Cavs players reportedly don’t like the way Sexton dominates the ball and fails to get his teammates involved enough. Sexton addressed the criticism in a very professional […]

Collin Sexton is the leading scorer on the Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 24.4 points per game on 57.8% true shooting. He has the highest usage rate among Cavs players at 29.1% which means he is the one running the offense at almost all times he is on the court. Despite this usage rating, he only has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a three-year rebuild that’s going nowhere, and now they’ve hit an impasse: the team has lost the Eastern Conference rebuilding race. Every year there has been something for the Cavs to be optimistic about, whether it be the growth of a particular player, new arrival, or some […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers might not be making the playoffs this year, but they have a bright future ahead of themselves due to their young backcourt. Darius Garland and Collin Sexton are proving they have the potential to become a dominant force in the NBA. They each bring something unique to the table, and the chemistry […]

Say what you want about the Cleveland Cavaliers, but dammit if they aren’t resilient. Led by their blooming tandem of guards Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, the Cavs have been making their home in the NBA’s basement, but are a scrappy team for it. The problem this season is that scrappy won’t cut it, or […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland just threw one of the best passes you’ll see all season long to Cavs backcourt buddy Collin Sexton, as the legend of SexLand continues to grow. Check out this insane quarter-of-a-court bounce pass from Garland that was right on the money (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): Darius Garland DIME to Collin […]

With their loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, the 2020-2021 NBA season is all but over for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are currently 20-36 with 16 games remaining, which puts them 13th in the Eastern Conference. The league’s new play-in mini-tournament has kept the Cavs in the playoff hunt this long, as […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton had an awkward welcoming in Ohio when he was an incoming rookie back in 2018. He was initially set to have his pre-draft workout with the team, but it came in the morning after they suffered a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. Sexton clearly felt […]

Cavs guard Collin Sexton has spoken about a time when he asked for an alarm clock for Christmas as a kid before, only for no one to ask for the details. During an appearance on the Old Man and the Three podcast with J.J. Redick and Tommy Alter, the guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers dished out […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton lauded the all-around effort of his teammate in Larry Nance Jr. after the big man came out with another strong showing in their game against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Sexton claimed that Nance’s ability to effectuate the game from many aspects on the floor is the reason […]

Most players would take it easy after dropping 29 points and leading his team to a rousing victory against the powerhouse Boston Celtics. Cleveland Cavaliers young star Collin Sexton, however, is not like most players. The Young Bull continued to put in the hard work moments after the final horn sounded in the Cavs’ impressive […]

It sure hasn’t been pretty for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. With a record of 14-24, the Cavs find themselves near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. When things are going as bad as they are in Cleveland right now, sometimes we get a glimpse of what the players are thinking. That’s perhaps what happened […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally returned to action Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and while that game was extremely forgettable, the rest of the season should be interesting. Both Kevin Love and Larry Nance Jr. are back from extended absences, and Darius Garland and Taurean Prince shouldn’t be too far behind them. Cleveland is […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton had another memorable outing on Wednesday night as the Cavs took on the Indiana Pacers in the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Sexton caught fire in the first half, scoring at will against a formidable Pacers defense. His offensive outburst included this high-difficulty reverse lay-up that left Cavs fans in awe. Here’s […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton saw the most disappointing games of his young career against the Denver Nuggets back on Feb. 10. He only finished the contest with a career-low four points, going 1 for 9 from the field in 29 minutes for the Cavs. To make matters worse, his Cavaliers squad also absorbed […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers did not have much cause for joy on Monday night. Cleveland suffered a 129-98 drubbing at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, shooting just 38.9 percent from the field and going 8-for-30 from beyond the arc. Two Cavs youngsters also engaged in verbal sparring. Collin Sexton and Jarrett Allen got into […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton has always been eager to play with aggression in the early stages of his career in the league. However, he gained a valuable lesson from Phoenix Suns veteran guard Chris Paul who taught him to exhibit patience on the floor, especially as the lead playmaker of the Cavs. “He told […]

Things are looking up in Cleveland (aka SexLand). With the exciting emergence of the young backcourt of Collin Sexton and Darius Garland and the leadership of first-year head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the Cavs suddenly look like one of the more promising teams in the league. But, outside of LeBron James — who happened to be […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to establish themselves as a danger from the perimeter. In fact, the Cavs have been hesitant to shoot the three-ball, period. Cleveland ranks dead-last in the NBA in both three-pointers attempted and three-pointers made. The Cavs are also 20th in three-point percentage. J.B. Bickerstaff’s team hardly even hunted perimeter jumpers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have passed the quarter point of the 2020-2021 NBA season, and sit at 10-11 through 21 games, owning the seventh playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. The season has been quite eventful this far for the Cavs, and there is plenty more to come. Here are five takeaways from the team’s first […]

The not so endearing “Sexland” nickname is starting to grow on Cavs guard Collin Sexton. The 22-year-old playmaker, who shares the rather vulgar moniker with his backcourt mate Darius Garland, admitted he wasn’t on board with it at first but is starting to embrace it as well. “It’s definitely the thing now, with DG coming […]