Free agent guard Collin Sexton has agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to sources who spoke with ESPN. The deal marks a significant addition to the Lakers' backcourt as the team continues to reshape its roster for the upcoming season.
Sexton, 25, has established himself as a potent scoring threat since being drafted eighth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. Over his professional career, which includes stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz, he has maintained a career scoring average of nearly 19 points per game. Known for his high-energy style of play, his aggressive scoring is expected to provide a secondary punch alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The agreement, which averages $9.5 million per season, allows the Lakers to secure a proven starter-level talent to bolster their rotation. Sexton has shown resilience throughout his career, returning from a significant meniscus injury in 2021 to provide efficient playmaking and improved perimeter shooting in subsequent seasons.
The move comes as the Los Angeles front office continues to prioritize adding depth, speed, and youth to their veteran-heavy rotation. Further details regarding the specific structure of the contract, including potential player or team options for the second year, have not yet been disclosed by the team or Sexton's representation.
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