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The NBA season has not disappointed. Fans have been blessed with stellar performances from Lebron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Nikola Jokic. At the same time, a bunch of young superstars have established themselves as the leaders of the new school. From Luka Doncic’s MVP-caliber showing to Zion Williamson’s dominance, you don’t have to […]

It was a back and forth matchup in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Collin Sexton sought to build on their momentum while the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James tried to stay undefeated on the road. Given the Lake Show’s championship experience, the team understands how to make big plays in the fourth […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving made his return to the floor Wednesday night after a seven-game absence. “Uncle Drew” was greeted by Collin Sexton and a hungry Cleveland Cavaliers team in his first game back. Sexton torched Irving and the Nets for 42 points in a double-overtime thriller, leading the Cavs to an improbable […]

A lot of people within the card community haven’t been that high on Collin Sexton. Some see the third-year player as an undersized guard who can score but can’t play defense or create consistently create plays for his teammates. It doesn’t help that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been at the bottom rung of the NBA since […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers look to move Ben Simmons this offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers would be a perfect trade partner. According to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, the Cavs believe they can put together an “enticing” trade package for Simmons. Cleveland has a bevy of compelling young players at its disposal including point guards Collin Sexton […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Ivica Zubac just put Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton on a vicious poster. In the Clippers’ dominant 128-103 victory over the Cavs, Zubac put up a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. One basket came by the way of a monster fastbreak finish over the helpless Sexton. Print it. […]

When Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose scored 50 points last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the former MVP cried during his postgame interview since he has been through so much in his career. Since becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history back in 2011 with the Chicago Bulls, Rose has undergone four knee surgeries, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton proved that he could score at the highest level last season. Sexton averaged 16.7 points per game and shot better than 40 percent from beyond the arc, showing an ability to create from the perimeter and in transition. For all of his ability to fill the cylinder, however, the second […]

It’s still the all too long NBA offseason, but training camp is fast approaching. The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering a season filled with unknowns. The team finished with the second-worst record in the NBA in 2018-2019, but is now under new head coach John Beilein, have a healthy Kevin Love, and added some great talent […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Marvin Bagley III, the number two overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, was a head-scratching decision for many draft experts and NBA pundits when his name was called. With Luka Doncic still on the board, many thought the Kings were crazy to take the Bag Man over Luka – one of the best prospects […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton has had his share of rookie growing pains. The eighth overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, and one of the superstars of the Summer League, Sexton struggled during the early months of the season. Through the first 13 games of his career, he posted just 12 points per contest […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley has been one of the most consistently underrated players in the NBA for years. He’s a great defender, scorer, and playmaker, and recently showed off his skillset against Collin Sexton and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mike Conley, oh my (via @memgrizz)pic.twitter.com/1z3DgO4SkW — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) February 24, 2019 Poor Sexton. That move was […]

Jarrett Allen is one of the most valuable assets on this year’s Brooklyn Nets roster and it’s a no-brainer. The 20-year-old center leads all second-year pros this season in blocks per game (1.5) while ranking second in offensive rebounds per game (2.5), third in total double-doubles (17) and rebounds per game (8.6), and fourth in field […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has made headlines for his progress as second-year floor general, but when it comes to speed, the 20-year-old says there is “no debate” as to who holds the title of the fastest speed demon in the league. Fox told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports in his debut episode of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a very difficult season, but there have been a few bright spots. Perhaps the most important is rookie point guard Collin Sexton. The eighth overall selection in the 2018 NBA Draft has had his share of growing pains, but has also flashed the All-Star potential that made […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry had another vintage performance on Wednesday as he led his team to a 129-105 pounding of the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers. While the basketball world was once again left in awe by the former two-time MVP’s brilliance, Cavs point guard Collin Sexton did not appear to be too impressed. Sexton […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, but their game this time isn’t as exciting as it was in previous years. That was until Collin Sexton had something to say about it. The two teams are known for the fierce rivalry that they had before and faced off against each other […]

On Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Collin Sexton became the fourth-youngest player ever to start for the Cavs. Sexton is just 19 years and eight months old, and was only older than LeBron James, DaJuan Wagner, and Kyrie Irving as starters in team history. Collin Sexton is the youngest Cavs' […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to begin their first season since LeBron James opted to leave the land for a chance to play in the Western Conference. Without the luxury of having the best player on the planet on the roster, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue is expecting some of his players to step up, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton has two things working in his favor this season. The first is he’s going to be getting a lot of minutes, which is big since experience is the best teacher for young guys. You often hear older players say being able to play through mistakes and learn from […]

With LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and a year after trading their ace point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers fans await who will take on the alpha role in Northeast Ohio. Their eyes are on 2018’s eighth overall draft pick Collin Sexton, who will be wearing […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had their first practice of the 2018-19 season Tuesday, and All-Star power forward Kevin Love is already very impressed with rookie point guard Collin Sexton. The Cavs drafted Sexton with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft out of Alabama and are banking on him to become the next franchise […]

Most projection have the top 3 picks of the 2018 NBA Draft as the ones who will battle it out for the Rookie of the Year award. There is very little doubt the DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley and Luka Doncic will all be in consideration when the time comes. Aside from them, however, there are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot of decisions to make about the future of their franchise. While they aren’t necessarily rebuilding, they’ll need to establish a new identity. Kevin Love will be the main centerpiece for the Cavs during this season, but one serious issue still needs to be addressed. The team needs to establish […]

The NBA Draft is a momentous occasion for every player who hears his name called. Additionally, it’s a great night for young players to showcase their flair for fashion. For some NBA players, this means showing off their best bow ties. On Tuesday, the NBA Draft’s official Twitter account posted a tweet in honor of […]

Kevin Love spent so much time working within the constraints of LeBron James’ shadow, it’s easy to forget he once shined as one of the NBA’s brightest stars on his own. Playing with LeBron narrowed Love’s role so much, he became as noted for all he couldn’t do as for what he could. In Minnesota, […]

LeBron James officially signed with the Los Angles Lakers this week. The Cleveland Cavaliers had time between the announcement and the signature to process the decision but the repercussions still haven’t truly hit. With the spotlight on Hollywood, the Cavaliers return to anonymity to pickup the pieces without its star. LeBron James leaves behind an […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans braced themselves when the calendar turned to July 2018. Rumors and insider information on their superstar’s future destination had prepared them for what was to come. On July 2, Cavaliers franchise leader LeBron James agreed to accept the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-year, $154 million offer, leaving behind the team that he led […]

All eyes are on the rookies who are making their debuts in the NBA Summer League this week. It is the NBA’s top stars of tomorrow, who just so happen to be playing today. Who will be the duds and the studs in their Pro Career premieres? Of course, most eyes will be on the […]

The LeBron James sweepstakes has almost begun and when it does, the Cleveland Cavaliers better be ready to wow the four-time Most Valuable Player with their plans for the future of the franchise. Critical to retaining James is the quality of the players on the Cavs roster which is currently slightly above mediocre at best. […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is now history after the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted University of Alabama point guard Collin Sexton at the No. 8 spot in the first round. The 19-year old spitfire was high on the Cavs draft board after workouts with them went well. With Sexton on board, Cleveland now has a solid point […]

Like most teams around the NBA landscape, the L.A. Clippers are finalizing their options with regards to this years Draft, which is set for Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. EST. Exactly who the Clippers will choose is still up for debate, but it sounds like they have their eyes on the point guard position. According […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are in a unique position to select two players back-to-back in the 2018 NBA Draft. The 12th and 13th picks aren’t exactly the best positions to select a franchise player, but the draft has its share of surprises every year. With two consecutive picks, they have a better chance of at […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into the NBA Draft with the possibility that LeBron James may not be coming back for the 2018-19 season. The thought of losing the team’s franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists and just about every relevant category, seems imminent, but their selection process in Thursday’s NBA Draft should not be […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing the summer with uncertainty once again. LeBron James, the franchise leader in almost every category imaginable, is expected to forego his final year and become a free agent and there is a chance that he might not be back next season. With the NBA Draft looming next week, the Cavs […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide point guard and top 2018 NBA Draft prospect Collin Sexton will prioritize heading into a situation where he “fits” coming into the NBA Draft, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Sexton has worked out for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks, the Charlotte Hornets, and has now scheduled […]

Most critics project that LiAngelo Ball won’t be picked up by a team come draft night. But in the eyes of Collin Sexton — a top 10 prospect in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft — Ball will end up with a team before the night ends. As reported by TMZ, Sexton, Alamaba’s standout point guard […]

The New York Knicks are still in search of a way out of the dark tunnel they’ve been in for a long time now. With a top 10 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the Knicks are hoping they could take someone off the board who could help them turn things around. For former NBA […]