Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season after undergoing surgery to repair a left meniscus tear, the team announced.
His absence is a major blow to the team, who have enjoyed a strong start in nine of their first 14 games, including a five-game road trip at the Western Conference.
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Appearing in the first 11 games of the season, the 22-year-old averaged 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.7 minutes.
Here’s everything we know about Sexton’s injury:
When did Colin Sexton get injured?
According to the team’s announcement, Sexton was injured during the Cavaliers’ game against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Nov.
The team’s statement added that surgery was deemed the best course of action, with the 6-foot-1 guard undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday. , November 17
How long is Colin Sexton excluded? What is Collin Sexton’s trauma history?
The exact schedule for Sexton’s return is still unknown, however, the team has called this a ‘seasonal end’ knee injury, which makes it pretty clear.
So it’s safe to expect the keeper to return early next season.
Before this injury, Sexton was pretty durable. In the previous three seasons, he played all but 12 games.
What is the future of Colin Sexton?
The 2021-22 season is the last of the 4 years Sexton / $20,175,111 he signed with the Cavaliers as a rookie.
He enters the 2022 season as a restricted free agency and this injury certainly hinders his chances of landing a major contract, having failed to sign an extension ahead of time. , that is, before the 2021-22 season ends.
