Tag: Austin Reeves

Austin Reaves Cashes In: Lakers Star Agrees to Massive $185 Million Max Deal

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their commitment to Austin Reaves crystal clear. According to reports from Shams Charania and others , Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to remain with the Lakers after declining his $14.9 million player option. The deal will include a player option for the 2029-30 season, giving Reaves long-term security while maintaining flexibility later in his career. The agreement represents a remarkable rise for a player who entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2021. What began as a…

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Austin Reaves Passes on Max Deal—Plans to Test Free Agency in 2026

Brandon King

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reeves declined a max level extention from the team earlier this week, according to Dan Woike, who covers the team for The Athletic.  The team offered Reeves a 4-year, maximum extension worth $89.2 miilion but declined the offer. Woike also reported that Reeves will play out the third of a 4-year, $54 million deal he signed in 2023, decline his player option after next season and enter free agency.  The decision to bet in himself and go into free agency is not indicative of a…

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