Overview
- Robbie Avila, a 6-foot-10 Saint Louis center who went undrafted, agreed to an Exhibit‑10 deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after Wednesday’s NBA draft, according to DraftExpress and multiple outlets.
- The contract is non‑guaranteed and brings Avila to Summer League and training camp, with the team able to convert the deal to a two‑way contract or waive him and send him to the Lakers’ G League affiliate.
- Avila is a high‑level offensive playmaker who won Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and averaged about 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting roughly 41% from three last season.
- Scouts and reporters say his lateral quickness and defensive athleticism are the main doubts for an NBA roster spot, making his Summer League and preseason performance decisive for his short‑term future.
- Under Exhibit‑10 rules the deal can carry a bonus to join the G League if waived, a low‑risk route that has helped other undrafted players earn NBA roles and is now the practical development path Avila will follow.