Overview
- The Lakers signed Collin Sexton this summer to a two-year, roughly $19 million contract to give them an experienced scoring option who can come off the bench or start if needed.
- Sexton told reporters this weekend that the team wants him to bring "toughness," on-court energy and the ability to change the pace on both offense and defense.
- Last season Sexton averaged 15.4 points and 3.3 assists while shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 40.1 percent from three, figures that support his profile as an efficient scoring spark.
- Some analysts and fans question the fit and value of the signing because it adds another ball-handling guard to a roster led by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves instead of a defensive wing or additional size.
- Team-building context matters: the move follows LeBron James’ offseason departure and complements earlier additions such as Walker Kessler, with the Lakers expecting Sexton and other new players to help push a faster, more transition-oriented style.