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The Los Angeles Lakers have finally finalized all their previously reported free-agent signings/moves (newcomers)
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After officially bringing Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Walker Kessler on board , the Lakers outbid the Golden State Warriors for a $91 million (career earnings) former Cleveland Cavaliers All-Rookie guard
“Bringing the energy to LA,” the Lakers wrote on X/Twitter. “Welcome to the Lake Show, Collin (Sexton).”
Before the Lakers inked a deal with Sexton, The Stein Line’s Marc Stein and Jake Fisher reported that the Warriors were among the teamseyeing the Alabama productfollowing their disappointing 2025-26 campaign
“Leagueterest in various other free agents while waiting to see how James’ highly anticipated free agency plays out,” Stein and Fischer wrote on June 28
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“e veteran big man Jock Landale in addition to scoring guards such as Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton.”
Ultimately, the Lakers won the Sexton sweepstakes and should expect high-energy defensive contributions, consistent paint touches, and high-caliber perimeter shooting (off the catch and the dribble) from the wiry 27-year-old guard. Sexton averaged 15.4 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.3 rebounds with the Chicago Bulls last season, shooting 48.5% from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc
The ex-McDonald’s All-American should be thrilled to begin a new journey with the new look, Luka Doncic-led Lakers
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