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As per the latest NBA trade rumors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring the trade market with Collin Sexton this offseason. He averaged a career-high 24.3 points per game, the 11th-highest scoring total this season for any player who played more than 60 games. A trade for Sexton would certainly guarantee assets in return for the Cavaliers. Meanwhile, a title-contending team could acquire him to improve their championship odds next season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are high on Darius Garland and are expected to retain him and trade Sexton instead. They received the 3rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery and now have the opportunity to choose an elite talent in a loaded draft class.
NBA Trade Rumors: Which title-contending roster benefits from adding Collin Sexton?
Several teams are looking to explore the point guard position this offseason. The majority of the teams want a primary ball-handler and facilitator to initiate the offense and point guards are in high demand.
Point guards like Mike Conley, Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry, Reggie Jackson, Lonzo Ball, Spencer Dinwiddie and several others are linked in NBA trade rumors this offseason. Let's take a look at three title-contenders that will benefit from a Collin Sexton trade.
#1 LA Lakers
Following recent NBA trade rumors, the LA Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Collin Sexton. Their current point guard Dennis Schroder is entering free agency and recently "communicated" that he is expecting a $100-120 million deal. The LA Lakers are now in the market for a new point guard and have been heavily linked to Collin Sexton, Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyle Lowry.
The LA Lakers were excellent defensively last season but their offense was questionable. They were ranked 24th in the league in offensive rating and 22nd in points scored. The Lakers need to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with shooters and scorers who know their role and will feed off the star frontcourt.
Collin Sexton is a decent three-point shooter at 37.1% and scores 20+points per game. A championship roster will bring out the best in him and he will thrive in the right system. Sexton can certainly help the LA Lakers in their backcourt next season.
#2 Miami Heat
According to several NBA trade rumors, the Miami Heat are one of the teams keeping their eye on Collin Sexton. They are amongst the teams looking to expand their backcourt and are willing to part ways with Tyler Herro and Kendrick Nunn. The Heat have been linked to point guards like Ben Simmons, Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball but Collin Sexton is one that fits well with the team.
Complementing Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo with a scoring-focused guard like Collin Sexton can do wonders. He could thrive as the primary point guard for the Heat with Victor Oladipo in the backcourt. Duncan Robinson could move to the small forward position and the Heat would have a complete roster. Even if Oladipo is part of the trade package, either Herro or Nunn can be the replacement.
#3 Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers had an abysmal series in the Eastern Conference semifinals which resulted in an elimination despite being the 1st seed in the conference. Ben Simmons, their starting point guard, collapsed offensively and the front office is now in the market for a new PG. Simmons' lack of shooting made him a liability on the floor, so much so that Coach Doc Rivers had to bench him during crunch time.
However, rumors suggest that the Sixers aren't looking to swap the two point guards. But if the Cavaliers can offer an enticing package, like adding Kevin Love or Jarrett Allen along with several picks, the Sixers might reconsider.
Collin Sexton solves the main problem plaguing Joel Embiid and the Sixers, which is spacing. With Sexton on the floor along with Seth Curry and Danny Green, the floor would open up for Joel Embiid to operate. Moreover, they will finally have a perimeter threat at the point guard position, which will take the scoring load off Embiid.
Honorable Mention
Boston Celtics: They have also been in the market for a point guard ever since they traded away Kemba Walker in exchange for Al Horford. Although no such trade has been floated around, Boston is a fringe title-contending team and could be a destination for Collin Sexton.
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