Maxwell

Lewis

Lewis was the only Lakers player to struggle on Sunday, but he took a noticeable step back after scoring 14 points in Saturday’s loss to the Kings. Selected with the 40th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Lewis was limited to 34 appearances (3.0 minutes per game) as a rookie. The Lakers still have one more game to play in northern California before heading to Vegas, so Lewis will have opportunities to make a positive impression on the new coaching staff. He’ll need to be more consistent offensively, especially if he’s to have a chance of cracking a veteran-laden rotation once training camp begins.

Lewis’ availability will not impact fantasy basketball, as he isn’t in the rotation when healthy.

Lewis is expected to be back after a one-game absence, but that won’t impact their lineup or fantasy basketball whatsoever.

Lewis is averaging 4.1 minutes per game this season. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball.

Lewis broke out as a sophomore after playing a limited role during his freshman season at Pepperdine. He spent his first year out of high school training with Chameleon BX, which is the same program that MarJon Beauchamp worked with immediately after high school. He’ll turn 21 in July, so he isn’t among the younger prospects in the draft, but he still has so much untapped potential to make an impact on both ends of the floor. While viewed as an upside pick, the versatile Lewis will have the opportunity to contribute off the bench.