Ex-Alabama Basketball Star Traded at NBA Deadline
Collin Sexton, a prominent former Alabama basketball player, has been traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Chicago Bulls. This trade occurred just ahead of the NBA trade deadline, marking a significant moment in Sexton’s career.
Trade Details of Collin Sexton
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, this trade is part of a larger multi-player deal. Sexton is now the second ex-Alabama player to be dealt this season, joining Keon Ellis in the recent shuffle of former Crimson Tide athletes.
Player Background
- Player: Collin Sexton
- Original Team: Charlotte Hornets
- New Team: Chicago Bulls
- Draft Year: 2018 (1st round)
- Current Season: Eighth NBA season
- Games Played: 42
- Points Per Game: 14.2
- Rebounds Per Game: 1.9
- Assists Per Game: 3.7
- Shooting Percentage: 48.8%
- Three-Point Percentage: 39.3%
- Free Throw Percentage: 87.7%
Sexton’s Role on the Bulls
Collin Sexton now joins a Bulls team that holds a record of 24-27 and ranks tenth in the Eastern Conference. With this move, he will become the only former Alabama player on the Bulls roster.
This trade marks the fourth NBA team in Sexton’s professional basketball journey. His performance this season reflects his potential, and the Bulls will be looking to utilize his skills moving forward.
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