Los Angeles Lakers Receive Massive Austin Reaves Update

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to lock in the centerpiece of their franchise by signing Luka Doncic to a huge three-year, $165 million contract extension that includes a player option. Now, their focus will turn to building around him long-term.

Doncic has taken over as the face of the Lakers from LeBron James. Even though James is still in town, the team has clearly been handed over to Doncic.

With that being said, the future of rising star guard Austin Reaves has remained a question mark.

Reaves has chosen not to sign a new extension with Los Angeles. He has decided to continue betting on himself with the intention of maximizing the next contract he can earn.

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Will that contract come from the Lakers? That has been the question.

A new update has been given that shows a very positive outlook for Los Angeles when it comes to Reaves.

According to a report from ESPN, Reaves is expected to receive a long-term deal from the Lakers. They shared a quote from an anonymous NBA executive who believes that he will end up getting the $30 million that he desires.

“‘I think he will get $30 [million] plus,’ one executive told ESPN, echoing multiple front office sources who were asked about the next deal Reaves could command,” the article reads. “The expectation, from both that executive and others, is that Reaves ultimately will return to Los Angeles, which would cement Reaves’ role as the long-term running mate next to Doncic in L.A.’s backcourt — the role once held by Brunson then Irving in Dallas.”

During the 2024-25 NBA season, Reaves put together his best year. He still seems to have more room to grow, which could make him an ideal back-court running mate for Doncic for years to come.

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In the 73 games he played last season in Los Angeles, Reaves averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. He also shot 46 percent from the floor and 37.7 percent from three-point range.

At 27 years old, Reaves is in his prime. He still has many years left ahead of him playing at his highest level.

Expect to see the Lakers figure out a way to work out a long-term deal with him. Reaves seems very likely to be a big part of the future for Los Angeles.

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