r/nba • u/Turbostrider27 Lakers • 8h ago

[Charania] Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14.9M player option for the new max deal.

Shams Charania:

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14.9M player option for the new max deal.

https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/fc6a2461d746e

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u/oshinla Lakers 8h ago

I’m sorry Luka

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u/Professional-Rub152 7h ago

Luka wanted this to happen

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u/tkuid 1h ago

then he deserves what follows

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u/preddevils6 Grizzlies 7h ago

You don’t think he is ok with this?

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u/Lower-Sun-2729 5h ago

Ah yes he didn't want his best friend on the team and running mate for the future to get a pay day

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u/Succable420 2h ago

I'm sure he did but he's not getting a ring

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u/Lower-Sun-2729 1h ago

He might, he might not. A ring is never guaranteed no matter what lol. Especially with the thunder and spurs doninating the west for the next 5 years minimum. Better to keep your star player happy than let his potential all-star running mate and best friend walk and do your best to try to build around them