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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 22: Collin Sexton #8 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center on October 22, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Collin Sexton.
The former Alabama star is coming off a year where he spent time with the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls.
He had averages of 15.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while shooting 48.5% from the field and 40.1% from three-point range in 68 games.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on July 1): “Free agent Collin Sexton has agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.”
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Free agent Collin Sexton has agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.
Collin Sexton Sends Out Bold Post
GettyBasketball player Collin Sexton, of the Utah Jazz, speaks during a media availability as part of the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 18, 2023.
On Thursday night, Sexton made a post to Instagram.
He wrote: “Everything I thought was holding me back was actually pushing me forward.”
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@mr.81mr.81: “Great to have you on the Lakers”
@aj.ra7: “He gonna shock everyone WATCH”
@jacobyjohnson10: “Hornets fans miss u😢”
GettyCollin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Day’Ron Sharpe #20 of the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Barclays Center on February 09, 2026 in New York City.
@offseasonhomes: “LA already rubbing off on you 👊🏾”
@s2karnage: “Let’s get it 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 welcome to la”
@imjaysteez: “Ready for the BIG STAGE 💜💛”
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 31: Collin Sexton #8 of the Charlotte Hornets walks off the court after defeating the San Antonio Spurs during their game at Spectrum Center on January 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)