Cavs: 3 things to know about a contract for Collin Sexton

One of the biggest storylines of the offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers has been the future of Collin Sexton. Having played three seasons in the league and as a former first-round pick, Sexton is up for a contract extension this offseason, as are the rest of his 2018 NBA Draft class.

Some of those compatriots have already re-signed. Trae Young, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Michael Porter Jr. all inked max contract extensions. Are the Cavs comfortable signing Sexton to a max deal? If not, should they have traded him this offseason?

The Cavs and Collin Sexton are negotiating a contract. What do we need to know about this potential deal?

Both sides are publicly stating they want to get a deal done, and that is always a good sign for such things. One hindrance to things is the vast amount of money the team handed out to Jarrett Allen and Lauri Markkanen this summer. Another is the potential leap Darius Garland could take this season, just before becoming extension eligible himself. The following season Isaac Okoro will come due, then Evan Mobley the year after.

Without discussing here whether Collin Sexton should get a max contract, how other player signings should influence the negotiations or how much the Cavs should offer, it might be helpful to provide some information about the contract negotiations and what the two sides will be discussing in their meetings. Let’s identify some key information you may or may not know about contracts for a player at this point in their career.