Top 3 teams who can sign free agent Collin Sexton

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For Cleveland Cavaliers fans, Collin Sexton’s 2021-22 season is a bit perplexing. On the one hand, when he was healthy at the start of the season, the shooting guard excelled. However, the Cavs remained competitive even after Sexton suffered a season-ending injury one month into the 2021-22 season. It brings into question how valuable Sexton can be to this team. Cleveland is coming off a 44-win season in which fellow guard Darius Garland shined.

After Sexton tore his left meniscus one month into the 2021-22 season, Garland’s performance came as a surprise. While the Cavs made strides without Collin Sexton, the 23-year-old guard is still a valuable contributor. He’s speedy, an efficient outside shooter, used to being the team’s leading scorer. Furthermore, Sexton is coming off a season in which he averaged 24.3 points per game. That being said Collin Sexton’s stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers is set to come to an end. Here are three ideal free agent landing spots for Sexton in NBA free agency.

Collin Sexton joins New York Knicks

The Knicks are trying to free salary space and don’t have a long-term point guard. Collin Sexton might be the solution to their problems. Although Sexton performs more like a combo guard, he is a competent floor general. In half-court sets, he can provide New York extra quickness and a crucial scoring option.

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Julius Randle would be relieved of some of the load if Sexton and RJ Barrett were to combine for some credible perimeter scoring. In the worst case, Collin Sexton is unable to significantly improve the Knicks’ offence, particularly in terms of ball movement, and the team looks to replace Sexton as the starting point guard in the upcoming offseason. Having said that, the Knicks could choose to sign a more reliable player like Jalen Brunson or give Immanuel Quickley the opportunity to start at point guard for them in the upcoming season.

Sexton joins forces with Trae Young in Atlanta

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For the Hawks, there are around 40 possible offseason scenarios. Sexton is one of their more intriguing alternatives. Trae Young is a terrific scorer, but the Hawks have recently seen significant regression. They went from participating in the Eastern Conference Finals to being eliminated in round one of the playoffs. All alternatives for improving this team, including acquiring another point guard, should be considered.

Sexton may play one of two roles for the Hawks. The first option is to start alongside Young in the backcourt. Another possibility is for Sexton to come off the bench in a high-minute role and finish games on the court. Sexton provides head coach Nate McMillan with another credible scoring option, which is essential for a team with a plethora of main shooters or interior threats. However, the Hawks’ preference to keep it cheap with a backup point guard rather getting a great frontcourt scorer might prevent them from performing a sign-and-trade for Sexton.

Washington Wizards acquire the rookie star

Bradley Beal is expected to re-sign with the Wizards. At the NBA trade deadline, the team acquired the versatile Kristaps Porzingis. With the No. 10 choice in the 2022 NBA Draft, they picked Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis. Washington still has a void in the backcourt, which Collin Sexton could possibly fill.

Sexton and Beal could form one of the NBA’s top backcourts. Both players score off the dribble and from the outside. The Wizards have a dominating offensive onslaught, led by Porzingis, Kuzma, and Davis. Even if opponents double-team Beal, they must contend with at least three guys capable of creating their own shot. Sexton undoubtedly would be a good addition for the Wizards. If he were to perform well alongside Beal and his teammates, Washington may offer Sexton a new deal the following offseason.

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