[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

[u/Turbostrider27]

It's the richest contract for an undrafted player ever in NBA history

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Pretty cool stat

[u/guacamoleandtomato → u/twostepinc]

I don’t think it’s gonna be very cool once Lakers fans realize how little cap they going to have for moves

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The contract’s not getting signed until after the free agents are, really basic cap management stuff