Lakers lifting Collin Sexton’s minutes restriction will make second unit elite

Maxwell Ogden argues that the Los Angeles Lakers' second unit will reach elite status once guard Collin Sexton's minutes restriction is lifted. Sexton missed the preseason and season opener due to a calf injury but has returned for the past two games on limited minutes. The writer believes Sexton's scoring and playmaking will provide essential relief for starters Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Alongside Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili, Sexton forms a potent reserve trio that Ogden expects to maintain high offensive output. Sexton recently contributed to a 132-123 comeback win over the Utah Jazz, earning praise from head coach JJ Redick and teammate Reaves for his high energy and disruptive play.