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It is too early to write off Collin Sexton or Quentin Grimes as bad Lakers signings

Neither of Collin Sexton or Quentin Grimes have been perfect, but calling either signing a failure for the Los Angeles Lakers is premature.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 8:00 PM
It is too early to write off Collin Sexton or Quentin Grimes as bad Lakers signings
Key Things to Know
  • Svyatoslav Rovenchuk argues it is too early to label Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton as failed Lakers signings.
  • Grimes joined on a four-year, $60 million contract, while Sexton signed a two-year, $19.2 million free-agent deal.
  • Both players have struggled with their perimeter shooting, each converting just 24.2 percent of their 3-point attempts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Svyatoslav Rovenchuk argues that it is premature for Los Angeles Lakers supporters to label free-agent additions Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes as failures. Both players signed multi-year deals during the summer, but each has faced fan scrutiny following shooting struggles through the first 11 games of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Rovenchuk notes that both players are converting just 24.2 percent of their 3-point attempts, yet urges patience. The article highlights Grimes' strong on-court defensive rating impact and points out that Sexton is still adjusting after missing the entire preseason, requiring head coach JJ Redick to scheme around existing limitations.

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