On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the news that they had signed Collin Sexton.
The 27-year-old is coming off a season where he appeared in 68 games for the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls.
He finished the season with averages of 15.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while shooting 48.5% from the field and 40.1% from three-point range.
The Lakers wrote (via X): “Bringing the energy to LA. Welcome to the Lake Show, Collin 💛”
Looking At Sexton’s NBA Career
GettyCollin Sexton poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted eighth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Sexton was the 8th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at Alabama.
He spent the first four seasons of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In 2021, Sexton averaged 24.3 points and 4.4 assists per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 37.1% from three-point range in 60 games.
GettyCollin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 08, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Following the Cavs, Sexton spent three seasons with the Utah Jazz.
He finished last year on the Chicago Bulls (following a trade from the Hornets).
Sexton currently has career averages of 18.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range in 475 games.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on July 1): “Free agent Collin Sexton has agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.”
Social Media Reacts To Sexton Signing
GettyCollin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 12, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
Here’s what people were saying about the signing:
Trevor Lane: “The Lakers are above the cap now with the Collin Sexton signing, indicating they aren’t going to shed salary to increase spending power. If they want to add another piece to this roster it will have to come via trade or veteran minimum signing. Next: Reaves and Looney”
Anthony F. Irwin: “The Lakers made the Sexton official. They are hard capped below the first apron (still).”
Carlos Yakimowich: “Collin Sexton is officially a Laker. He will wear No. 10”
@PlayoffDude: “He’s the Marcus Smart replacement.”
@TezPadrino: “Our bench is definitely gonna be much better next season”
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