It’s becoming increasingly likely that a highly anticipated NBA free agency class will fizzle out without much player movement among the top-tier stars in this league.
After forcing his way out of the Brooklyn Nets before last season’s trade deadline, James Harden seems reasonably comfortable in his new home with the Philadelphia 76ers — at least for the time being — as he’s expected to re-sign on a team-friendly deal to afford Team President Daryl Morey some wiggle room to chase additional talent this summer.
After some intense melodrama, Kyrie Irving ultimately opted into the final year of his contract for $36 million with the Nets next season. Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal are both expected to re-sign with their current respective squads.
The list of high-profile free agents available is quickly dwindling, and it seems that another name is poised to be removed. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Collin Sexton is likely staying home this summer:
League figures have long indicated a possible return of Ricky Rubio to Cleveland. Collin Sexton could feasibly return to the Cavaliers as well. But while Sexton is believed to covet upwards of $20 million on the open market, Cleveland presented a deal closer to Jordan Clarkson’s three-year, $51 million back during early extension conversations, sources told B/R.
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Even though the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t looking to come close to Collin Sexton’s asking price, the Young Bull’s camp isn’t likely to find any other suitors that are willing to meet that figure this offseason.
While he is one of the most talented young scoring guards in the NBA, his recent season-ending injury and the ease at which scoring can be found from the guard position knock down his value on the open market.
Take into account that barely any teams can come up with Sexton’s $20 million figure this free agency period, and it becomes increasingly clear that he’ll be back with the Cleveland Cavalier next season.
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Unless another team wows the Cavaliers with a sign-and-trade offer, it makes the most logical sense for both Sexton and Cleveland to continue their partnership.
