Lakers Give Austin Reaves Richest Contract Ever for Undrafted Player: Report
Summary
Austin Reaves, an undrafted NBA player, plans to sign a four-year, $185 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. This deal will be the biggest contract ever given to an undrafted player in NBA history. The Lakers are also focusing on building a team around star player Luka Doncic while LeBron James’ future with the team remains uncertain.Key Facts
- Austin Reaves was not selected in the NBA draft but joined the Lakers in 2021 on a two-way contract.
- He became an important player and averaged 23.3 points per game last season.
- Reaves’ new contract will be $185 million over four years, the largest for any undrafted NBA player.
- The deal will not affect the Lakers’ salary cap space this summer.
- The Lakers are working to build a team around Luka Doncic, entering his age-28 season.
- LeBron James, 41, remains a free agent and has not confirmed if he will return to the Lakers.
- The Lakers have had initial talks with LeBron’s representatives but no firm decisions or salary talks have happened.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade to the Miami Heat adds interest to LeBron James’ future decisions this summer.
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