Lachlan

Olbrich

Olbrich, the 55th overall pick in last month’s draft, has already agreed to a two-way deal. The 6-foot-9 Australian will likely spend most of his time in the G League next season, but the summer league reps can be invaluable for a developing player. There’s little need to plan on selecting Olbrich in redraft leagues, but he’s worth a watch for dynasty league managers.

While the Lakers made the selection, Olbrich’s draft rights were traded to the Bulls. The 6-foot-9 Olbrich, who can be used as a power forward or small-ball center, spent one season at UC Riverside (2022-23) before returning to his native Australia to play for the Illawarra Hawks. In 29 games, he averaged 8.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in helping the Hawks win the NBL championship. A solid performance at the NBA Draft Combine in May got him on more radars as a potential second-round pick, with Olbrich’s toughness and skill set standing out. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, he’ll be on a two-way contract next season, likely making Olbrich a non-factor in fantasy leagues.