NBA rumors: Heat, Pacers, Knicks interested in Cavs' Collin Sexton trade?

Collin Sexton could be on his way out of the Cavs this summer with three teams being identified as frontrunners to land the 21-year-old guard.

It was earlier reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have made Collin Sexton available in trade talks. The 22-year-old now appears to be excess to requirements for the Cavs, and at this point, three teams have emerged as the frontrunners to land the 6-foot-1 point guard.

According to Evan Dammarell of SB Nation, the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, and Indiana Pacers have been identified as the three teams that have shown significant interest in the Cavs guard:

Those same sources say the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks, and the Indiana Pacers are interested in acquiring the young Cleveland guard. https://t.co/tB4iVgS7Br

— Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) July 11, 2021

Adam Borai of Bleacher Report also confirmed Sexton's link to Heat:

Sources have told me that there is indeed validity to the idea that the Miami Heat would be interested in a trade for Collin Sexton.

The Cavs would rather keep Collin & extend him but understand that his price tag might be too high for them to accept. @5ReasonsSports

— Adam Borai (@AdamNBorai) June 30, 2021

The emergence of Darius Garland, among other factors, has been one of the biggest reasons behind Cleveland's perceived willingness to part ways with Sexton, who they drafted eighth overall in 2018. There appears to be no shortage of interest in the former Alabama standout with big-market teams such as the Heat and the Knicks showing interest.

Borai also adds that the Cavs could include one of their picks in the upcoming draft in any potential Sexton deal, which could get them a significant haul in return:

I'd watch for a potential deal around draft time. As @GregSylvander mentioned, the Cavs have a few 2nd rounders that could be enticing to add in a potential deal.

— Adam Borai (@AdamNBorai) July 1, 2021

Sexton actually had his best season with the Cavs last season, putting up averages of 24.3 points (on 47.5 percent shooting), 3.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.0 steals, while also draining 1.6 triples per contest on a 37.1-percent clip. Instead of being able to establish himself as a key piece of Cleveland's young core, however, it looks like the Cavs would rather use this breakout campaign as a showcase in a potential trade deal.

While these are all rumors, it actually wouldn't be surprising if Sexton has already played his final game in a Cavs uniform.