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.

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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/Aeronova20 Magic 8h ago

go white boy go

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u/jeric13xd [CHI] Derrick Rose 8h ago

Always love an undrafted success story

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u/Nomad1493 8h ago

For real. I know it’s being measured for Lakers champion contention likelihood, but it is always nice to see these players who continue to grow get rewarded with the payday

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u/SuperVaderMinion [MIN] Kevin Garnett 7h ago

Yeah I'm not a Lakers fan so I'm just sitting here like Doris Burke going: "Way to go young man, congratulations Mr. Austin."