Sexton says chance to win on a big stage drew him to LA

Collin Sexton's two-year, $19.2 million Lakers contract, signed via the mid-level exception, includes a player option for 2027-28. He'll wear No. 10.

Speaking on the Mason and Ireland show and separately to ESPN LA, Sexton said the chance to win on a big stage, and prioritizing a winning organization, drove his decision after eight straight years missing the playoffs across stints in Cleveland, Utah, Charlotte and Chicago.

He averaged 15.4 points, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals last season split between Charlotte and Chicago.

Sexton praised the Lakers' welcoming locker room and said he feels he fits right in alongside the team's other new additions, crediting coach JJ Redick for showing belief in his abilities during the pitch.

He also said he has studied Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley's defensive impact and wants to bring similar energy off the bench behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

$19M · 2yr

+ 8 reports from 8 outlets

Yahoo Sports · 22 Sept 2026Sexton explains why he picked the Lakers over another lottery team

New York Post · 22 Sept 2026Sexton explains why he chose the Lakers over another rebuild

Sportando · 7 Sept 2026Sexton says winning chase, not just role, pulled him to LA

RealGM · 7 Sept 2026Sexton says winning chance, not just money, drew him to LA

Heavy · 6 Sept 2026Sexton says chance to win drew him to the Lakers

Hoops Rumors · 5 Sept 2026Sexton says chance to win, not just cash, sold him on Lakers

Fadeaway World · 4 Sept 2026Sexton says chance to win on a big stage drew him to LA

Basketball-Reference · 11 Jul 2026Lakers sign Collin Sexton to multi-year deal

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