Utah Jazz Makes Under-The-Radar Move On Ex-Big East Star

Although Larsen didn’t mention it specifically, Lewis’ contract likely is an Exhibit 10 deal. That means Lewis can earn $75,000 worth of bonus if he manages to stay with the Jazz’s G League affiliate for at least 60 days.

Here’s more about what such a contract means, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (h/t Yahoo Sports):

An Exhibit 10 contract can then be converted into a two-way contract, which would also make the bonus money guaranteed. Each team can have a maximum of three two-way contracts, and this conversion must be done prior to the start of the regular season.

If a player on an Exhibit 10 contract is kept on the 15-man roster past the start of the regular season, his contract becomes a standard minimum deal. This is the only time it’ll have an impact on the team’s salary cap, since Exhibit 10 and two-way contracts don’t count.

Standing 6’7”, Lewis played for two seasons with the Golden Eagles, during which he averaged 13.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 43.4 percent from the floor. He did not hear his name called at the 2022 NBA draft but he was able to secure a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls. 

It doesn’t sound likely that Lewis will make the Opening Day roster of the Jazz, but he still has a chance to get called up. It is also worth noting that this isn’t his first rodeo with the Jazz organization, as he played 29 games in the G League with the Salt Lake City Stars during the 2023-24 season when he averaged  5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per outing.