Collin Sexton shows strong performance for Hornets before trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Collin Sexton played well for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025-26 season, appearing in 42 games before a February trade to the Chicago Bulls. He averaged 14.2 points, 3.7 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.9 steals in 22.3 minutes per game. Sexton shot 48.8% from the field and 39.3% on three-pointers, contributing significantly as a backup point guard. Following the trade for Coby White, the Hornets missed Sexton's hustle and perimeter defense. He will enter unrestricted free agency this summer, attracting interest from teams needing point guard depth.
- •Sexton averaged 14.2 points and 3.7 assists per game for the Hornets
- •He was traded to the Chicago Bulls in February 2026
- •Hornets acquired Coby White in the trade
- •Sexton will be an unrestricted free agent this summer
- •Interest from teams needing point guard depth is growing
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 player grades: Collin Sexton
"Collin Sexton played well over 42 appearances for the Hornets during the 2025-26 season before a February trade sent him to Chicago.
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