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Collin Sexton · 4 years agoCavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff reveals the one thing everyone must know about Collin Sexton

Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff says there isn’t anyone in the NBA who is more serious about the game and improving his craft than point guard Collin Sexton. Cavs Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff tells Justin Termine and Eddie Johnson the one thing everyone should know about Collin Sexton. #BeTheFight pic.twitter.com/Kvg9oJrmfJ — SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) […]

Collin Sexton · 4 years agoCollin Sexton boldly predicts Cavs will make playoffs next season

The Cleveland Cavaliers have an intriguing group of young talent, but no one is really thinking about them when it comes to teams that could make noise next season. Well, no one except Collin Sexton, that is. The Cavs’ second-year guard has high expectations for the club in 2020-21, insisting he expects Cleveland to make […]

Collin Sexton · 4 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton speaks out on suspended season due to COVID-19

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton spoke to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports about the suspended season due to COVID-19. As expected, the Cavs’ second-year standout said that not being able to play basketball is really tough. Posted Up Pod: Cavs guard @CollinSexton02 on the quarantine, reaction when Rudy Gobert tested positive, playing for 4th NBA […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoKendrick Perkins blasts former Cavaliers head coach John Beilein

Former player Kendrick Perkins praised the Cleveland Cavaliers — especially sophomore guard Collin Sexton — for their tremendous play as of late under new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. In doing so, Perkins also did not hold back in blasting former Cavs coach John Beilein in his tweet. Since the Cavs got that old man out […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs star Kevin Love claims Collin Sexton is 'a walking bucket'

Cavs forward Kevin Love had high praise for Collin Sexton’s productivity following Wednesday night’s 112-106 loss to the Celtics: Under-appreciated — a walking bucket. In my 12 years, he’s right at the top for hardest worker I’ve seen/been around. https://t.co/BcXTvM0qAk — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) March 5, 2020 Sexton, now in his sophomore season with the […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoHow Kevin Love helped Collin Sexton reach career-high 41 points

Cavs guard Collin Sexton netted a career-high 41-point night against the Boston Celtics, but it almost didn’t happen without some guidance from Kevin Love. The veteran power forward gave him the green light to take the last shot of the game, but Sexton seemed unaware he had 38 points and was so close to the […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Larry Nance Jr. reacts to Collin Sexton’s 41-point explosion vs. Celtics

It took a good while, but Collin Sexton is finally living up to the lofty expectations the Cleveland Cavaliers set when they picked him eighth overall in 2018. He scored an incredible 41 points against the Boston Celtics, and Larry Nance Jr. is more than happy with the sudden jump in performance the diminutive guard […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton joins LeBron James, Kyrie Irving with incredible franchise feat

Cleveland Cavaliers young gun Collin Sexton forged his name beside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving as the third player in franchise history to record a 40-point game before turning 22-years-old, per Justin Kubatko of StatMuse. Sexton dropped 41 points in the Cavs’ 112-106 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Sexton was 17-of-30 from the […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton claims Cavs' 'energy is totally different' under JB Bickerstaff

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year point guard Collin Sexton says the vibe around the Cavs is so much better under JB Bickerstaff. The Cavs are 3-4 since Bickerstaff took over for John Beilein immediately after the All-Star break. Even a blind man can tell the players in Cleveland are having more fun playing the game of basketball […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton was worried he wasn't 'coachable' after John Beilein's exit

The Cleveland Cavaliers are doing a bit of thinking in hindsight. Former Cavs head coach John Beilein’s resignation has prompted a number of questions from players on the roster, some of whom have asked whether they could have made the situation easier for Beilein. Add Collin Sexton to that list. Sexton recently admitted he wondered […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton admits he questioned his coachability after John Beilein resignation

After the Cleveland Cavaliers parted ways with former head coach John Beilein following the All-Star break, Cavs sophomore guard Collin Sexton reflected on his actions this season. According to Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated, the 6-foot-1 guard surveyed himself, particularly his coachability and receptiveness to information and criticism. Although he was already the Cavs’ leading […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoVIDEO: Cavs' Collin Sexton breaks Josh Richardson's ankles, hits jumper

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year point guard Collin Sexton crossed over Josh Richardson so bad that the Philadelphia 76ers wing fell to the floor. The Cavs rising star finished off the highlight play by knocking down the jumper. Collin Sexton with no regard for Josh Richardson's ankles 👀 pic.twitter.com/3mJ0T8weG5 — ClutchPoints NBA (@ClutchPointsNBA) February 27, 2020 Sexton […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoDarius Garland joins Collin Sexton as only rookies in team history to record 100 3s in a season

Darius Garland made Cleveland Cavaliers franchise history when he converted his 100th career triple on Saturday against the Miami Heat. With that, Garland, the 2019 no. 5 overall pick, joins Collin Sexton, Cleveland’s 8th overall pick in 2018, as the only rookies in franchise history to make 100 three-pointers in their rookie campaigns. Garland only […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton speaks out on playing with Andre Drummond

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to use the second half of the season to see if new big man Andre Drummond is a good fit alongside Cavs guards Collin Sexton and Darius Garland. Sexton says everything he has seen from Drummond so far has been great: “It’s amazing, just knowing that we have a big […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton glad he was able to meet Kobe Bryant before his tragic passing

Cleveland Cavaliers rising star Collin Sexton is glad he was able to meet Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant before his tragic passing. The Cavs guard says he was able to chat with Bryant for about 40-to-45 minutes and pick his brain about basketball. “My favorites were Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant,” Sexton told Alex […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton talks to Chris Paul 'every week' to pick his brain

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year point guard Collin Sexton is trying to be one of the best guards in the game, so the Cavs youngster talks to Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul at least once a week to pick his brain. Sexton also says Cavs teammate Kevin Love and his college coach Avery Johnson have […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton provides insight into why John Beilein hasn't worked out as head coach

In the midst of all the festivities of All-Star Weekend, the Cavs were not exactly the most jovial of camps, with recent news emerging about first-year head coach John Beilein being on the brink of stepping down from his post. Cavs second-year combo guard Collin Sexton recently provided some insight on the situation. According to […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton has the perfect Valentine's Day advice

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year point guard Collin Sexton has some advice for people celebrating Valentine’s Day. Sexton, who is playing in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday, says make sure you get your significant other a gift so you don’t get beat up: Hilarious when Collin Sexton accidentally wasn't talking into the mic 🤣 He also […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton reacts to being selected as 2020 Rising Stars replacement for Tyler Herro

Cleveland Cavaliers sophomore Collin Sexton has been tapped to replace injured Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro in the 2020 Rising Stars game this Friday in Chicago. The Cavs point guard took to Twitter to express his gratitude for the opportunity. Thank you God for this opportunity! I would like to thank my teammates, coaching staff, […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton to replace Tyler Herro in Rising Stars game

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year guard Collin Sexton is slated to replace Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro as a member of the U.S. Team in the upcoming Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Cavs guard has yet to react to the news. Herro has missed the last four games […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoVIDEO: Cavs' Collin Sexton tries to guard 2 players in weird sequence

The Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night at home, and the Cavs were defeated by a final score of 115 to 109. During the third quarter, Cavs guard Collin Sexton produced a rather amusing highlight (or lowlight, considering your point of view) by trying to guard two players at once. […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoVideo: Cavs' Collin Sexton drives baseline and gets the tough poster on Isaac Bonga

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton gets to the rim with relative ease and often finishes with acrobatic lay-ups and nifty floaters. The 6-foot-1 point guard took a different approach on Thursday. He unleashed a thunderous left-handed jam from the baseline in the Cavs’ home game against the Washington Wizards at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. After […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoKevin Love praises Collin Sexton's offensive skill set

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love had high praise for Collin Sexton during Thursday’s shootaround at Cleveland Clinic Courts, noting that the second-year guard is continuing to improve his game. The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. His first season was a bit of a struggle, as he was trying […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoVIDEO: Cavs' Kevin Love feeds Collin Sexton with the between-the-legs give-and-go for the triple

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love made headlines several weeks ago for walking off the court, appearing to be frustrated with sophomore point guard Collin Sexton. The veteran, however, shook off any notions of a feud with his Cavs teammate. On Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies, Love dished out a nifty assist to Sexton, throwing a […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton confirms that 'slugs' is part of John Beilein's lexicon

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year guard Collin Sexton has come to the defense of under fire Cavs head coach, John Beilein. Recently, the 66-year-old shot caller was surrounded by controversy after he mistakenly used the word “thugs” to describe his team, when what he allegedly meant was “slugs.” For his part, Collin Sexton confirmed that his coach […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Darius Garland, Collin Sexton react to 'bunch of thugs' controversy, win vs. Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ two young point guards, Darius Garland and Collin Sexton seem to have accepted head coach John Beilein’s apology and brushed it off as a classic case of slip of the tongue. The pair talked to Cavs writer Sam Amico shortly after the team’s encouraging 115-112 overtime win over the Pistons at Little […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoKevin Love clears the air about his relationship with Collin Sexton

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star big man Kevin Love wants to clear the air about his relationship with Cavs second-year point guard Collin Sexton. Love was visibly frustrated during the Cavs’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and some thought he was upset with Sexton. That wasn’t the case, as Love says he was upset with Cavs […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoHow the Kevin Porter Jr. injury impacts the Cavs

In their Sunday night game with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell 118-103 after mounting a furious comeback that included a 30-4 scoring run. But the biggest moment of the game came in the third quarter, when rookie guard Kevin Porter Jr. went down with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. Porter […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoChanning Frye doesn’t like how Cavs are using Collin Sexton

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Channing Frye once again has something to say about Cavs sophomore guard Collin Sexton. The 36-year-old retired NBA forward, who has been overly critical of the Young Bull’s play for the struggling Cavs, recently responded to one Twitter user who accused him of being “the biggest Collin Sexton hater ever”. That’s […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton not worried at all about his dip in 3-point percentage from rookie season

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year point guard Collin Sexton shot an impressive 40.2 percent from beyond the arc during his rookie season, but the Cavs’ floor general is struggling from deep this season. Through 33 games, Sexton is shooting just 27.3 percent from the 3-point line. However, the 20-year-old isn’t worried about his shot moving forward: “I’m […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoJohn Beilein praises Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet, wants his guards to be like them

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein lauded Toronto Raptors guards Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet after the Raptors beat the Cavs on Tuesday night. Beilein spoke on Toronto’s “experienced” guard play, stating that he would love for Collin Sexton and Darius Garland to be able to garner the same level of knowledge and savvy: John […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoThe Cavs starting backcourt of the future likely won't include Collin Sexton

It’s been a tough season for the Cleveland Cavaliers so far. After winning four of their first nine games, and showing significant promise, the team is now 8-21, having won three of their last five. The Cavs are extremely young, both in player age and coaching experience, so the growing pains that have been prevalent […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton says Cavs' win over Hawks was for the traded Jordan Clarkson

The trade that sent Jordan Clarkson from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Utah Jazz was a move that blindsided Cavs players. As a way to cope with the sudden departure of the guard, Collin Sexton and the Cavs managed to win a close one over the Atlanta Hawks, 121-118. The Cavs managed to squeeze out […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton again taking all the criticism in stride

Second-year Cavs point guard Collin Sexton has heard his fair share of criticism since entering the NBA, but the former Alabama standout is continuing to use it as motivation. There are some who question Sexton’s tendency to dribble the ball a bit too much. To be fair, though, he is one of the best ball […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoKevin Love, Collin Sexton praise Kevin Porter Jr. after loss to Rockets

Cavs teammates Kevin Love and Collin Sexton had high praise for Kevin Porter Jr’s performance in Wednesday night’s loss to the Houston Rockets. Most experts thought the Rockets would blow the Cavs out, but that wasn’t the case at all. In fact, Cleveland stayed close throughout the entire game, even taking the lead at times. […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoComparing Darius Garland and Collin Sexton through a quarter of their rookie seasons

The Cleveland Cavaliers have now played 20 games, which means Darius Garland is now 1/4 of the way through his rookie season. The fifth overall pick has had a rough go, much like Collin Sexton last year. How do the two players compare at this point in their careers, and based on what Sexton did […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton reacts to career-high 31 points vs. Knicks

Collin Sexton led the Cavs to a 108-87 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night, scoring a career-high 31 points in the process. Following his big game, the second-year point guard noted that he wanted to keep the defense honest: “If they’re gonna sag off me, I got to show them I can […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs: Why Cleveland's starting lineup is dominating

Contrary to what most experts predicted at the beginning of this season, the Cavs are proving to be a tough matchup for opposing sides. Their starting lineup is an interesting compilation, with veterans Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson leading a young core of Collin Sexton, Darius Garland and Cedi Osman. So far, things are looking […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton reacts to his poster dunk of Wendell Carter Jr.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton was at the center of an early candidate for this season’s poster dunk of the year, as he threw one down against Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. on Wednesday night. Following the Cavs’ 117-111 victory against the Bulls, Sexton shared his thoughts on his demolition job against Carter. […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoVideo: Cavs' Collin Sexton dunks all over Bulls' Wendell Carter Jr.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton showcased his hops and tenacity in his vicious slam over Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. Sexton, who’s in his second year in the league, is known for his quickness and defensive intensity. But in the play below, he showed Cavs fans that he can get up and throw it […]