NBA players, barring superstar performances, should avoid getting too comfortable in their new digs. Sometimes, they’re here today, only to be gone tomorrow.
It wasn’t long ago that nobody would have envisioned the Cavs parting with Collin Sexton. In 2020-21, the young guard averaged 24.3 points per contest on a 52.3 True Shooting %. He had every appearance of a future NBA star.
Things change. Sometimes, they change quickly. Sexton missed most of 2021-22, and the Cavaliers didn’t miss him.
Darius Garland authored a breakout season in his absence. It may be that between the two ball-dominant guards, the Cavs are likely to choose a distributor in Garland.
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With Sexton entering Restricted Free Agency this summer, the team controls his destiny. They can match any offer he receives. They’re also in an ideal position to broker a sign-and-trade.
Here are two darkhorse destinations for Sexton if the Cavaliers go that route.