Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton expected to miss rest of season after knee surgery, reports

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Colin Sexton Expected to miss the rest of the season after surgery to tear a meniscus in his left knee, according to multiple reports. Sexton was injured on November 7 in the previous 126-109 win New York Knicks, followed by an MRI showing a meniscus tear.

The Cavaliers (9-8) was one of the NBATheir most surprising teams, and Sexton, a starter in their comeback journey, was a big part of their early success. However, since his injury, the Cavaliers have gone 2-4, while also facing an absence of top staples. Evan Mobley, Lauri Markkanen, Jarrett Allen and Kevin love. Ricky Rubio and Isaac Okoro will continue to receive more opportunities with Sexton expected to feature during the season.

This injury has the potential to be a huge blow to Sexton’s financial future. While the fourth-year keeper is eligible for a contract extension this season, he and the Cavaliers were unable to agree the terms of a deal. That means he’ll be a limited free agent this season, but in a low-limit space environment, it’s unclear who will be able to offer him the kind of deal he’s looking for. will search. Following the injury, his leverage will likely drop further.

The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Sexton was seeking a four-year, $100 million deal from the Cavaliers this season. However, no agreement was reached and the Cavaliers be reported as a transaction Sexton. An agreement was not signed and he eventually moved back to Cleveland, but although he kept his original job, his role was significantly reduced.

Finding a similar offer would have been difficult for Sexton even before this injury. He has hit career-average lows in points (16), assists (2.1) and minutes (28.7) this season as Rubio and Okoro take on bigger roles and Darius Garland has begun to develop into one of the NBA’s best young point guards. Sexton appears to be in similar form last season, averaging 24.3 points and 4.4 assists per game, but for now, it’s unclear what future the young forward holds. Cleveland.