Austin Reaves thought he was done with Lakers; he’s now their $185 million man
Austin Reaves is set to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers on a reported 4-year, $185 million contract.
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📍 How it ended
The Lakers negotiated and reached an agreement to re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal. Reaves, who had previously doubted he would stay with the team, expressed excitement about remaining in Los Angeles.
The contract reportedly does not affect the Lakers' cap space.
Epilogue added 9d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Los Angeles Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a deal worth $185 million over four years. Reaves expressed relief and excitement regarding the agreement, noting that his heart has been in Los Angeles despite previous doubts about whether he would stay with the team.
Coverage from CBS News, Sportsnet.ca, and AP sources emphasizes the financial terms of the deal and notes that the contract does not affect the team's cap space. Silver Screen and Roll reports that the Lakers negotiated hard to secure the agreement.
Attention now turns to the official signing ahead of NBA Free Agency. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports reports that a former champion has questioned the Lakers' decision to extend Reaves due to defensive issues.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 21d ago.
Quick answers
What are the terms of Austin Reaves' new contract?
The deal is reported to be for four years and worth $185 million.
How does the contract impact the Lakers' salary cap?
According to Yahoo Sports, the $185 million contract does not affect the Lakers' cap space.
How did Reaves react to the news?
Reaves stated he is relieved and excited to remain with the Lakers, saying, 'My heart’s been in LA.'
Coverage (10)
- Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, sources say CBS News · 22d ago
- “And it kind of meets the common goal of why they gave … Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Austin Reaves’ $185M contract doesn’t affect Lakers’ cap space Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- The Lakers were negotiating hard with Austin Reaves on his new deal Silver Screen and Roll · 22d ago
- Austin Reaves relieved, excited to remain with Lakers: ‘My heart’s been in LA’ Silver Screen and Roll · 22d ago
- Austin Reaves Reportedly Set to Sign Lakers Contract, Full Details Ahead of NBA Free Agency Bleacher Report · 22d ago
- AP source: Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to 4-year, $185-million deal Sportsnet.ca · 22d ago
- How did Austin Reaves beat odds, land $185M deal with Lakers? Tiny town knows USA Today · 22d ago
- Austin Reaves doubted whether he would stay with the Lakers Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Former champion questions the Lakers for extending Austin Reaves despite defensive issues Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
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