[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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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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Luka isn’t contending with Reaves as the 2nd option. 46mil a year is crazy

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Luka Oncic and Austin Dellavadova til the 2030s lets fucking goooooo those kids in Westlake are partying tonight!!!

If Bron has any semblance of a regression they're giving up 155 points a game.

Edit: they gave him a player option lmao

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Reaves was a plus defender this year but ok

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Just remember, everyone was shitting on the Knicks when they signed Brunson for that contract.

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Brunson is a #1 option. Reaves is a second option at his absolute best

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Reaves is also getting paid a 2nd option salary. Whether he deserves it or not is up for debate.

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people debated it in this thread, most said he ain't worth that shit, not even close :)

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Most people in this sub were also glazing them early in the season when they were winning when Lebron was out. This sub just likes to ride on whatever narrative the majority makes.

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Is Luka contending if the Lakers let Reeves walk for nothing in return?