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Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton had 100 family and friends to watch him play in Atlanta

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton may have attended college at the University of Alabama, but he calls the state of Georgia home. The Marietta, Ga. native was in Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Saturday night, and he had a whole contingent of his fan club at the game: Collin Sexton said […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoAnalyzing Collin Sexton's play through the first half of the season

When the Cleveland Cavaliers selected the University of Alabama’s Collin Sexton with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, they were aware that they weren’t getting the point guard with the best feel for the game, the best passing instincts or the best defensive potential. In fact, in selecting Sexton, they were both […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs coach Larry Drew ready to help Collin Sexton crash through rookie wall

The last week has not been kind to Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton. After a pretty impressive start to the 2018-19 campaign, Sexton has seen his production tail off over the last week, with the floor general averaging just 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists over his last four games, shooting 35.8 […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs coach Larry Drew says Collin Sexton has to learn how to impact games besides scoring

Cavs rookie point guard Collin Sexton has shown flashes of the talent he possesses through the early stages of this season. However, there are some who feel that he isn’t distributing the rock as much as he should be. Sexton has excellent ball-handling skills and a smooth stroke from the perimeter, but his assist totals […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoVideo: Cavs' Channing Frye trolls himself after erroneous pass to Collin Sexton

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Channing Frye made a hilariously erroneous pass to rookie point guard Collin Sexton during the Cavs’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. The thing was, Sexton wasn’t even in the game. Let’s let Channing Frye explain himself: This is how i saw it go down in my mind! @KingJames […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoWatch: Collin Sexton gets his popcorn fill as Tristan Thompson fills rookie's car with 12 bags of it

Being a rookie in the NBA comes with a unique set of responsibilities both on and off the court. As a rook, you might be asked to perform a small task for your teammates, such as buying lunch or carrying luggage. Some may view these acts as hazing but they’re simply a small part of […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoLeBron James trolls Cavs' Channing Frye after pass out of bounds to Collin Sexton

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Instagram to share his thoughts on Channing Frye’s hilarious blooper in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Channing Frye earned more than a few laughs during a play in the second quarter of the matchup, with the 12-year pro choosing to deliver a wide-open pass […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoVideo: Channing Frye throws a perfect pass to Cavs teammate Collin Sexton, who was on the bench

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Channing Frye had the right idea when he decided to deliver a pass to wide open teammate Collin Sexton in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The only problem? Sexton wasn’t actually in the game. It was clear that Frye thought he was about to earn an assist […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoLarry Drew says Collin Sexton has boxer's mentality

Speaking to Bleacher Report‘s Greg Swartz, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Larry Drew — who Cleveland hired to replace former head coach Tyronn Lue after the Cleveland’s relatively disturbing 0-6 start — had a lot to say about the youngest member of his team, rookie point guard Collin Sexton. Sexton, a 19-year-old Georgia native selected with […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs believe next step in Collin Sexton's development is shooting 3-pointers

One member of the Cleveland Cavaliers believes that the next step forward for rookie Collin Sexton is an improved outside shooting touch. Sexton had a slot start to his first season in Cleveland but he’s quieted some of his critics with a very productive stretch of games over the past month, all games that have coincided […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoWizards HC Scott Brooks believes Collin Sexton can be 'one of the top point guards'

In an interview with Bleacher Report‘s Greg Swartz, Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks offered high praise for Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton, the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Sexton, who has bested Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall in the Cavs and Wizards two meeting this season, is a […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoReport: Cavs' front office determined to keep 3 players

The Cavs are said to be interested in dealing some of their players ahead of the February deadline. Who they might trade is still up for debate, but it sounds like three members of the team have made the exempt list, including Collin Sexton, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson. Via Sam Amico of Amico Hoops: […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoVideo: Cavs' Collin Sexton lobs insanely high alley-oop to Larry Nance Jr.

Cleveland Cavaliers high-flying forward Larry Nance Jr. nearly hit his head on the roof of The Quicken Loans Arena with an insane one-handed alley-oop throwdown coming off a lob from Cavs rookie guard Collin Sexton late in the fourth quarter. Watch the highlight play below: RAISE THE ROOF, @LARRYDN22! #BeTheFight https://t.co/Pxw9RvX6IG — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton wants to race against De'Aaron Fox

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton and Sacramento Kings second-year guard De’Aaron Fox both played their college basketball in the SEC. Sexton played at Alabama, while Fox thrived at Kentucky. The two have a previous relationship before their NBA days, which made the matchup on Friday even more fun. The Kings defeated the Cavs on […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton is becoming more comfortable shooting 3-pointers

Following Wednesday night’s loss to the Warriors, Cavs rookie Collin Sexton noted that he’s becoming a bit more comfortable taking three-point shots. Sexton sank all three of his attempts from beyond the arc in Wednesday night’s loss. In his 35 minutes of playing time, the 19-year-old racked up 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs' George Hill back from injury, could start beside Collin Sexton vs. Raptors

Per cleveland.com‘s Chris Fedor, prior to Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Larry Drew announced that Cavs point guard George Hill would return to the lineup after missing the last 11 games with a shoulder injury. Further, Drew is considering starting Hill — who was one of Cleveland’s most consistent […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoKyrie Irving thinks Collin Sexton is 'a really good player'

Former Cleveland Cavaliers superstar point guard Kyrie Irving had high praise for Cavs 2018 eighth overall pick Collin Sexton, saying that he is “a really good player.” Despite absolutely crushing Sexton in their first encounter against each other, Irving, now with the Boston Celtics, still had some good things to say about the 19-year old point […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoKyrie Irving liked how Collin Sexton came out trying to prove a point against him

It was another forgettable evening for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, as they fell to the Boston Celtics in a lopsided 128-95 affair. However, one positive the Cavs can take away from the defeat was that rookie Collin Sexton left quite an impression on former Cavalier Kyrie Irving. Irving was his usual dominant self on […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs' Tristan Thompson is no fan of Collin Sexton-Kyrie Irving comparisons

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is sick of hearing the comparisons between rookie point guard Collin Sexton and former Cavs star Kyrie Irving. “That’s too much pressure,” Thompson told Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. “That’s like Golden State drafting some guard and expecting him to be Steph (Curry). That’s like drafting Zion Williamson and expect him to […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton says he must match Russell Westbrook's energy

Cavs rookie Collin Sexton has a tough assignment ahead of him, as he’ll be facing a former NBA MVP in Russell Westbrook on Wednesday night. Some rookies might find this to be a daunting task, but the Young Bull is ready to match Westbrook’s intensity. “He doesn’t take any plays off. He plays hard,” Sexton […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs' Collin Sexton isn't fazed by facing NBA elites

Though he’s just a 19-year-old rookie, Cavs point guard Collin Sexton is quickly making a name for himself in the NBA. “The Young Bull,” as he’s known, has already been matched up against some of the best players in the league. A lot of rookies become starstruck under these circumstances, but Sexton say he isn’t […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton says Cavs must keep momentum after finally finding strengths

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton spoke to reporters following Monday’s shootaround. While discussing his approach as a starting point guard and reiterating that he believes the Cavs are at their best when the ball is moving, Sexton also noted that Cleveland has started to find its identity and strengths: "I feel like we've found […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoLarry Drew on how Collin Sexton reacts to a weakness being pointed out

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton scored a team and career-high 29 points against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, making shot after shot on his way to 14-21 shooting from the field. Speaking to reporters postgame, Cavaliers head coach Larry Drew would note an interesting strength of Sexton, surmising that when “there is something […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton says Cavs are one of the NBA's best when the ball is moving

Following Saturday night’s win over the Houston Rockets — the Cleveland Cavaliers’ third win over a team with a .500 record or better this season — Cavs rookie point guard Collin Sexton told reporters that he believes when Cleveland is moving the ball, they’re one of the best teams in the league. "It felt amazing," […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton has turned around his teammates opinion on him

After a bit of an up-and-down start to this season, Cavs point guard Collin Sexton seems to be finding a groove. Now, after several solid outings, his teammates are heralding his development. Sexton took quite a bit of flak earlier this season for some of his on-court decisions. Some said he held the ball too […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton has been playing very well since report about veterans turning on him

Rookie Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers has performed up to par since his teammates reportedly turned on him. As observed by Redditor [CLE] Cedi Osman, in six games since the report came out, Sexton has led the team in scoring with 98 points, 39 field goals made, and 10 makes from downtown. According to a […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoLarry Drew to consider making Collin Sexton the full-time starter

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton has been on a roller coaster ride early in his rookie season and the stage for potential dysfunction was set before the 2018-19 season started. Sexton has been tasked with helping the Cavaliers maintain relevance in an apocalyptic post-LeBron world when, ironically, LeBron’s perception of him is likely what […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton says dad helped him make adjustments to game

Collin Sexton is riding a pretty significant hot streak for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since joining the starting lineup, Sexton has found his game and improved upon his outside shooting tremendously. The rookie point guard is attributing his success to putting in the work on his shot, something his dad has helped him with. Collin Sexton […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs HC Larry Drew still deciding between Collin Sexton, George Hill when Hill gets healthy

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Larry Drew have a point guard dilemma on their hands. Collin Sexton has played well as a starter for the last four games as George Hill’s replacement. Drew spoke with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com about his impending decision regarding his starting point guard. “I think everybody wants to start, but everybody’s production […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton, Cavs shooting with supreme confidence

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton, the eighth overall pick in 2018 NBA Draft, has been having a ball since being named as the team’s starter in the midst of George Hill’s injury. Averaging 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in the last four games, Sexton is shooting 48.4 percent from the field and […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoREPORT: George Hill (shoulder) out for two weeks, Collin Sexton remains starter

The hits just keep on coming for the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Cavs starting point guard George Hill will miss two weeks with a sprained right shoulder. Rookie Collin Sexton will remain the starter moving forward for Cleveland. Hill did not play Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Cavs […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCavs coach Larry Drew pleased with Collin Sexton's debut as a starter

CLEVELAND — Following Wednesday night’s loss against the Oklahoma City Thumder, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Larry Drew spoke to reporters about rookie point guard Collin Sexton’s first NBA start and what he thought of the young guard’s performance. In sum, Drew was impressed. “I thought he did a good job. I thought he did a […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoLarry Drew told Cavs' veterans to take it easy on Collin Sexton

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Collin Sexton has been taking a lot of heat lately, with some coming from the direction of his own teammates. Cavs head coach Larry Drew came to the defense of his young stud, reminding his team’s veterans to give the kid some leeway. Speaking to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Drew shared […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoCollin Sexton will make 1st NBA start vs. Thunder; George Hill a late scratch

According to various reports, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill will be out for Wednesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sore right shoulder. With Hill out, Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton — the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft — will get his first NBA start. #Cavs G George […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoTrae Young responds to J.R. Smith ROY expectations

J.R. Smith has been vocal about his desire to leave the Cavs, and he recently endorsed Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young as his favorite rookie. Sources say the Cavs have been unimpressed with the play of their own rookie point guard Collin Sexton. Smith voiced his opinion via Twitter, and it’s just one of […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoShould Collin Sexton get more playing time at the possible expense of wins?

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton is in an unfortunate circumstance. In the social media era of the digital age, information is transmitted and received instantaneously, setting the stage for human beings’ patience to dwindle to the point where the results we want are unrealistic not because of the loftiness of the goal but […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoDysfunction is Driving the Cavs Toward the Inevitable – Tanking

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 1-9, and the team has replaced the Browns as the most dysfunctional organization in Cleveland. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Throughout the entire summer, all levels, from owner Cavs Dan Gilbert to then head coach Tyronn Lue to the players themselves, repeatedly stated that the goal was the compete […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoLarry Drew said he's 'coaching to win' after new minutes low for Collin Sexton

On Monday night, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Collin Sexton played a season-low 17 minutes in the Cavs’ 102-100 defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. New head coach Larry Drew explained after the ballgame that his decision to keep Sexton on the bench was motivated by his desire to win the ballgame. “I really was […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoJared Dudley takes shot at Cavs veterans who are unimpressed with rookie Collin Sexton

In response to a report claiming that the players of the Cleveland Cavaliers are unimpressed with Collin Sexton, Jared Dudley took a shot at Cavs veterans and defended the rookie. Via Twitter, Dudley who’s been in the league since 2007 and currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets, barked at the Cavaliers and said that it’s […]

Collin Sexton · 6 years agoNets' Jared Dudley blasts Cavs for Collin Sexton criticism

Brooklyn Nets small forward Jared Dudley is calling out the veterans on the Cavs for their anonymous criticism of rookie point guard Collin Sexton. Over the weekend, Joe Vardon of the Athletic reported that Cavs veterans don’t believe Sexton knows how to play the game. Jared Dudley, upon seeing the rumor on Twitter, was quick […]