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Team Emerges With Interest in Lakers Guard Austin Reaves: Report

Team Emerges With Interest in Lakers Guard Austin Reaves: Report

Summary

Austin Reaves, a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, plans to decline a $14.9 million contract option and become a free agent before the 2026-27 NBA season. The Brooklyn Nets have shown interest in signing him, but Reaves wants to stay with the Lakers, who are also eager to keep him.

Key Facts

  • Austin Reaves will opt out of his $14.9 million player option with the Lakers.
  • He will become an unrestricted free agent before the 2026-27 NBA season.
  • Reaves had his best season, averaging 23.3 points and 5.5 assists per game.
  • He joined the Lakers in 2021 as an undrafted free agent.
  • The Brooklyn Nets are interested and can offer a four-year maximum contract.
  • Reaves has said he wants to stay with the Lakers for his entire career.
  • Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka confirmed both sides want to agree on a new deal.
  • The Lakers can offer Reaves a five-year contract worth $241 million.
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