Lakers Sign Collin Sexton to Two-year, $19 Million Contract

WHO:

NY Post - Collin Sexton, veteran guard, Los Angeles Lakers

RealGM Basketball - Collin Sexton, represented by Austin Brown and Max Saidman

WHAT:

NY Post - The Lakers agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Collin Sexton.

NY Post - The contract is valued at $19 million.

RealGM Basketball - Collin Sexton will have a player option for the 2027-28 season.

RealGM Basketball - Sexton averaged 15.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 23.7 minutes per game last season.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - Collin Sexton played for the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls last season.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - The contract was agreed upon during NBA free agency.

WHY:

NY Post - The Lakers are making moves to strengthen their roster during free agency.

HOW:

NY Post - The Lakers secured other players, including Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Quentin Grimes, on long-term deals prior to signing Sexton.

(UPDATED July 1, 2026 17:40 UTC)

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with veteran guard Collin Sexton, valued at $19 million. Sexton, who averaged 15.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 23.7 minutes per game last season while playing for the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, will also have a player option for the 2027-28 season. This signing comes as the Lakers look to strengthen their roster during NBA free agency, having already secured other players like Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Quentin Grimes on long-term deals.