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Collin Sexton · 5 years agoReport: Cavs pick up Collin Sexton’s third-year option of rookie contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have picked up Cavs point guard Collin Sexton’s third-year player option for next season, according to Kelsey Russo of The Athletic. Sexton, who is making $4.8 million this season, will earn $4.9 million in 2020-21. #Cavs have picked up guard Collin Sexton’s third-year player option for next season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. The […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton admits John Beilein's offense has been difficult to grasp

Cavs point guard Collin Sexton spoke with members of the media following Tuesday night’s preseason loss to the Boston Celtics. During his appearance, the second-year ball handler admitted that John Beilein’s offense has been difficult to grasp. However, he believes the team will get used to this new play style with more reps. “With the […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoThe Darius Garland-Collin Sexton combo will work for the Cavs

The Cavs will reportedly utilize a dual point guard lineup this season. The goal is to have Darius Garland and Collin Sexton running the team’s backcourt, using head coach John Beilein’s pace and space style. So far, the two ball handlers have struggled to find a rhythm, though their time on the court together has […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton explains how he meshes with Darius Garland

While speaking with members of the media after Thursday’s practice session, second-year Cavs guard Collin Sexton elaborated on the ways that he and Darius Garland will mesh in the backcourt this season. “He’s a really good passer,” Sexton said of Garland. “He had a great pace for the game the other day. It was good […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoJordan Clarkson: Cavs guard 2019-20 NBA season preview

With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening their preseason on Monday night, it’s time to preview the 2019-2020 season for each member of the roster. Up next is sixth man Jordan Clarkson, who will play a significant role for the Cavs, at least while he’s still with the team. Kevin Love led the team in scoring during […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton looking forward to leading Cleveland in Year 2

After a magnificent rookie campaign, Collin Sexton is looking forward to take the next step in leading the Cleveland Cavaliers in his sophomore season, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “The next step in my progression is making sure I lead the team. Making sure I keep everybody involved and just be that coach out there.”#Cavs […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs Preview: What to expect from Darius Garland in the 2019-20 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their training camp with media day on Monday, which means the 2019-2020 campaign is right around the corner. Let’s take a look at Cleveland’s fifth overall pick, point guard Darius Garland, who will be counted upon to make an immediate impact this season Garland was a bit of a late riser […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoTristan Thompson says Cavs are 'trying to build a CJ-Dame situation' with backcourt

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a rebuild, with Collin Sexton and 2019 No.5 overall pick Darius Garland at the core. Obviously, Cavs veteran Tristan Thompson is excited to see what the two youngsters can do. Thompson is looking forward to the backcourt partnership of the two, and he even suggested that Sexton […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton has no plans to move to shooting guard with Darius Garland in the fold

The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted point guards in back-to-back NBA Drafts. First, the Cavs took Collin Sexton out of Alabama with the No.8 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and then turned around and nabbed Darius Garland at No.5 overall in 2019. Since both players play the same position, questions arose on media day about […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton: What to expect from the Cavs guard in the 2019-20 NBA season

Training camp for the Cleveland Cavaliers will be starting soon, and that means the beginning of the 2019-2020 NBA season is fast approaching. It’s time to take a look at the Cavs roster, starting with point guard Collin Sexton, who has a lot to prove in the 2019-20 NBA season. Sexton was drafted eighth overall […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton will wear fan-designed shoes in 2019-20

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year guard Collin Sexton announced on Twitter that he plans to wear fan-designed shoes for the upcoming NBA season: 👀👀🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/CJBekw8alS — Collin 'Young Bull' Sexton (@CollinSexton02) September 22, 2019 Sexton signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike in July of last year, and he will offer fans a unique opportunity to customize […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs likely to hand starting jobs to Collin Sexton, Darius Garland

The NBA has evolved into becoming a point guard’s league and the Cleveland Cavaliers did not miss out on the memo. The Cavs experienced much success with an elite playmaker in Kyrie Irving, so they did not hesitate to take their chances by selecting two point guards in Collin Sexton and Darius Garland on consecutive […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton: 3 daring declarations for the Cavs guard in the 2019-20 NBA season

Cavs point guard Collin Sexton has come a long way in a relatively short period of time, but what should NBA fans expect from the former Alabama standout in the 2019-20 season? The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. It quickly became evident that he had blazing speed, […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoDarius Garland: 3 bold expectations for the Cavs guard in the 2019-20 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised many when they selected Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. The rookie played just five games in college, and the Cavs had just taken a point guard eighth overall the year before in Collin Sexton. But Garland was arguably the third-most-talented player in the class, […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years ago3 biggest storylines for the Cavs entering the 2019-20 NBA season

This offseason has been much longer than normal for Cavs fans, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will finally begin training camp this month. The playoffs are likely still out of reach for this young team, but the 2019-2020 season should be entertaining nonetheless. Here are three storylines to follow as the preseason approaches. 3. Kevin Love’s […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoKevin Love, Cleveland players past and present react to Fred McLeod's death

Legendary Cavs play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod passed away on Monday evening at the age of 67, according to an official report from the team. In light of this sad news, Kevin Love and several other members of the organization — both past and present — sent their condolences on Twitter. Kevin Love, who is one […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCleveland Cavaliers: 5 bold predictions for the 2019-20 NBA season

The 2019-20 NBA season is almost upon us with the Cleveland Cavaliers looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign last season. The Cavs had a horrendous 19-63 record last season, one that fans were forced to endure after they had been pampered with four straight trips to the Finals the previous years. But things […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCleveland Cavaliers: 3 Cavs facing the most pressure in 2019-20

At a quick glance, it seems the Cleveland Cavaliers won’t be under much pressure for the coming season. However, there are some members of the Cavs who will have something to prove, including second-year guard Collin Sexton, Cedi Osman and newly-appointed head coach John Beilein. The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 pick in […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton says Kevin Love is 'not going anywhere'

With each passing offseason, Cavs All-Star Kevin Love hears his name tossed about in trade rumors. This offseason has been no different, but his teammate, Collin Sexton, says Love is “not going anywhere.” Sexton recently joined SiriusXM NBA Radio for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the former No. 8 overall pick noted his affinity […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoWhat to expect from the Cavs' backcourt of Darius Garland, Collin Sexton

The Cavs have taken point guards in each of the last two drafts. In 2018, the team selected Collin Sexton at No. 8 overall. In this year’s draft, Cleveland went with Darius Garland at No. 5 overall. The fact that the Cavs took point guards in successive drafts leaves a lingering question: How will these […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton, Darius Garland eyeing to emulate Blazers' Damian Lillard-CJ McCollum partnership

The Cleveland Cavaliers turned heads when they picked another point guard in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Cavs selected Darius Garland as the fourth pick in the draft last month just a year removed from acquiring Collin Sexton. Some fans wondered how the two point guards will fit in, but Sexton expressed confidence that they […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton, Darius Garland 'excited' to share backcourt

With the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland with the fifth overall pick, they have formed one of the most potentially dynamic backcourts in the league with Garland playing alongside incoming sophomore point guard Collin Sexton. Recently, these two young guards spoke to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, with both players sharing a common enthusiasm […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton hits 14-straight 3-pointers during workout

Second-year guard Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers nailed 14 straight 3-pointers during a workout. Sexton posted a clip of his amazing feat on Twitter. Peep the video below: Muscle Memory 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/P83T3L0tkx — Collin 'Young Bull' Sexton (@CollinSexton02) June 26, 2019 Sexton, last year’s eighth overall pick, put on an impressive first-year campaign with […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs coach John Beilein says backcourt positions don't matter when it comes to Darius Garland, Collin Sexton

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have created a bit of a problem when they selected Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound rookie played point guard in college, which means the Cavs will now have to figure out who will be the main floor general for the team […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoDon't Assume Darius Garland and Collin Sexton Will Play Together Long-Term

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised some by selecting Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, and that had some, including Collin Sexton, envisioning Cleveland replicating the Portland Trail Blazers’ backcourt. However, while Garland and Sexton will likely share the court this season, that probably is not the plan long-term, especially with […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoKoby Altman says Darius Garland hitting 30-footers with ease in workout turned Cleveland on to pairing him with Collin Sexton

Cavs general manager Koby Altman knew that Darius Garland would pair nicely with Collin Sexton after watching him sink a series of 30-foot jumpers with ease during a recent workout session. Koby says after a Garland workout recently and watched him hitting 30 footers with ease is when Cavs really started thinking about pairing him […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton thinks he and Darius Garland can be like Blazers' Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum

The Cleveland Cavaliers made an interesting decision on draft night after selecting a point guard for the second consecutive year. The Cavaliers had the option to draft wing talents like Jarrett Culver and Cam Reddish, but they opted to select Darius Garland with the fifth pick in the draft. The pick raised questions about how […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCould Collin Sexton coexist with Coby White on the Cavs?

As expected, the loss of hometown hero LeBron James sent the Cleveland Cavaliers back towards the bottom of the league in the 2018-19 NBA season. With Kevin Love missing the majority of the year due to injury and the Cavs looking to give more playing time to youngsters like rookie Collin Sexton and Cedi Osman, […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years ago3 improvements Collin Sexton must make this offseason for the Cavaliers

Collin Sexton was a can’t-miss prospect that the Cleveland Cavaliers were eyeing to help the franchise regain a top-flight point guard after they shipped Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in 2017. But reality hit the Cavs hard when they soon realized that their prized rookie was far from the player that Irving was even […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Larry Nance Jr. says 'nobody's opinion is more valid than the players' when it comes to NBA awards

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. voiced his opinion on the recent 2019 NBA season awards, saying the opinions of players are being disregarded. Nance took to Twitter to air his frustrations, pointing out that NBA players should have a strong voice in the process of determining the winners of the annual awards. He insisted […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoNik Stauskas thinks new Cavs coach John Beilein will be great for Collin Sexton's development

Collin Sexton struggled with ball distribution at times throughout the 2018-19 campaign, but Nik Stauskas believes newly-appointed Cavs head coach John Beilein will be able to help with that issue. Stauskas played under Beilein’s direction at the Universiry of Michigan, which means the two are very familiar with one another. In an interview with cleveland.com, […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton named to All-Rookie 2nd Team

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton has been named to the All-Rookie Second Team. The Cavs selected Sexton with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of the University of Alabama. Sexton joins Los Angeles Clippers guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Laundry Shamet, New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson and Atlanta Hawks […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoJohn Beilein says Collin Sexton is a big reason why he came to Cleveland

John Beilein was officially introduced as the Cavs’ head coach on Monday morning. There were some who questioned his decision to leave the University of Michigan after 12 successful seasons. Beilein, however, was intrigued by the chance to call plays for Collin Sexton. Beilein spoke to members of the media on Tuesday morning. During his […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoSeason Review: Jordan Clarkson has upped his value

After an incredibly poor playoff performance, most Cavs fans didn’t have high expectations for point guard Jordan Clarkson. He seemed like part of the problem with the team, rather than part of the solution. But after a full offseason in Cleveland and adjusting to his new role, Clarkson had the best season of his career, […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoSeason Review: Collin Sexton is far better than anyone could have expected

Collin Sexton had a rookie season wasn’t that always a smooth ride, but overall the 20-year-old did just fine given the situation. Let’s take a look back at both the good and the bad. The Good Sexton became the first Cavs rookie to play all 82 games and average 16 points per game since Ron […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoThis season's Cavs gave us something we haven't had in a while

The 2018-2019 season is finally over for the Cleveland Cavaliers. From a purely win-based perspective, the season was an utter failure. After spending last offseason claiming that they had every intention of competing for the playoffs, an early-season injury to Kevin Love derailed those hopes. The Cavs finished with a 19-63 record, tied for second-worse […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton is the 3rd rookie to average 16 points, shoot 40 and 80% from 3 and foul line

Though his team was sent home packing for the summer after Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets, Cavs point guard Collin Sexton has a lot to be proud of. The Cavs closed out their 2018-19 season with a 124-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Sexton turned in a great game. In fact, the […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCavs official describes Collin Sexton as a 'monster worker'

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton has had a very solid rookie season, averaging 16.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 31.7 minutes per game while shooting 43% from the floor, 40.8% from three-point range, and 84.2% from the free-throw line. The Cavs youngster has been even better since the All-Star break, however, registering 20.9 […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton throws lob pass to Larry Nance while falling

The Cavs put on quite an effort on Friday night against the defending champs, the Golden State Warriors. Despite their valiant performance, though, their evening ultimately resulted in a 120-114 loss against Stephen Curry and company. Nevertheless, Cavs point guard Collin Sexton came away with one of the plays of the game after he found […]

Collin Sexton · 5 years agoCollin Sexton not mad LeBron James didn't stick around to play alongside him

By the time the Cleveland Cavaliers picked guard Collin Sexton in the first round of the NBA Draft last June, the writing was already on the wall that LeBron James was headed to Los Angeles. So, was Sexton offended that James did not want to play alongside of him in Cleveland? Not in the slightest: […]