Talks between Cavaliers, Collin Sexton remain at a standstill

Hey, Chris: Is there any traction on a Caris LeVert extension? — Anthony, Stow Hey, Anthony: Not really. Much of Cleveland’s offseason has been intertwined. After finalizing Darius Garland’s massive contract extension, bringing in a pair of point guards (Ricky Rubio and Raul Neto) and adding a burly backup center (Robin Lopez), the Cavs have prioritized the Collin Sexton negotiations. Those remain at a standstill.
Source: Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Would Collin Sexton take qualifying offer, become free agent next summer? nba.nbcsports.com/2022/07/29/wou… – 1:31 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Collin Sexton has become the forgotten man of free agency. I think he’s significantly better than the NBA seems to at the moment.
On the reasons for Sexton’s limited market, why I’d be more eager to pay him, and which team I think should and will do it.
cbssports.com/nba/news/colli… – 10:00 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
Collin Sexton in his last season:
24.3 PPG
4.4 APG
48/37/82%
Only 23 years old. pic.twitter.com/O5TnJrAkwf – 9:22 AM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod: @Brian Lewis on where things stand with KD, what the Nets want and would they run it back? Plus: @Chris Fedor on the Sexton stalemate, Cavs expectations and the chances of (another) LeBron reunion. Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 9:15 AM

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Darren Heitner @DarrenHeitner
Agents by # of NFL clients:
1. @DrewJRosenhaus (89)
2. Jimmy Sexton (73)
3. Joel Segal (62)
4. @DavidMulugheta (51)
5. @ToryDandy (50)
6. Joe Linta (46)
7. Jared Fox (45)
T8. @davidcanter (42)
T8. Todd France
10. @Chase_Callahan (36)
– 7:01 AM

More on this storyline

“There are multiple people inside the organization that if they have their choice between Caris LeVert and Collin Sexton, they would take Caris over Collin because of the size, because of the length, because of the versatility that he can bring on the defensive end of the floor,” Chris Fedor said on the Zach Lowe podcast. “And they liked what they saw with Caris and Darius together. Obviously, the numbers back that up.” -via Spotify / July 29, 2022

The next steps flow from what happens with Sexton. That includes any LeVert extension discussions. The two play the same position. They have a similar skillset. LeVert was acquired at the deadline as a short-term injury replacement, providing a little bit of playmaking in Rubio’s absence and bringing that aggressive, attack-the-rim scoring the team missed because of Sexton’s season-ending meniscus tear. Still, because of LeVert’s age, contract situation, there were also thoughts about him being a long-term play if he looked like a quality fit alongside Cleveland’s budding core. The Cavs didn’t really get a chance at a full-fledged evaluation. -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / July 29, 2022

Collin Sexton is in the midst of the most difficult free agency status — restricted free agency — but the fourth-year guard and his representation, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, have shown so far that they won’t settle in negotiations. Discussions could go into training camp, and potentially into the season when the landscape of the league’s rosters shift. -via The Athletic / July 25, 2022