The LA Clippers' search for bench scoring could get a major boost as reports indicate the Charlotte Hornets are open to trade offers for guard Collin Sexton. According to Jake Fischer's reporting, the Hornets are fielding inquiries on the scoring guard, presenting LA with a golden opportunity to address their glaring bench production issues.
The Clippers desperately need offensive firepower off the bench. In their recent victory over the Detroit Pistons, the bench managed just nine points total, which was a harsh reminder of how thin the rotation has become with Chris Paul just eating up a roster spot while sitting at home. Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders have provided occasional sparks, but the team lacks a consistent secondary scorer who can create his own shot and take pressure off their aging stars.
Why Collin Sexton is the perfect fit for the LA Clippers
The perfect fit as a sixth man on the LA Clippers' bench is Collins Sexton of the Charlotte Hornets. The 26-year-old guard has proven he can score in bunches, averaging double figures throughout his career.
His ability to attack the basket and create offense in isolation situations would give the Clippers a much-needed release valve when Kawhi Leonard and James Harden head to the bench.
With the Clippers sitting at 17-23 but riding a scorching 11-2 stretch, the front office has a decision to make. Do they stand pat and hope the current roster can maintain this momentum, or do they strike while the iron is hot and add a proven scorer like Sexton?
The team's championship window with Leonard and Harden is rapidly closing, and their own first-round pick belongs to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The window for the Clippers to strike is wide open
Collins Sexton's contract situation and what assets the LA Clippers would need to surrender remain questions, but his availability represents exactly the type of opportunity contending teams dream about at the deadline. If LA can pull off a deal without gutting their rotation, Sexton could be the difference between another first-round exit and a legitimate deep playoff run.
The Clippers have proven they can compete when healthy and locked in. Their 11-2 stretch shows this team has life, but they need more talent to sustain success through the grind of a full season.
Sexton represents a low-risk, high-reward acquisition that could transform their bench from a liability into an asset.