Reports: Austin Reaves, Lakers agree to 4-year deal
Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. The agreement includes a player option for the 2029-30 season. This makes Reaves the highest paid undrafted player in NBA history.
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Draymond Green has reacted to the contract terms.
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Austin Reaves signs historic 4-year deal with Lakers
confidence 100%Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. The agreement includes a player option for the 2029-30 season. This makes Reaves the highest paid undrafted player in NBA history.
What's confirmed:
- Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million maximum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The contract includes a player option for the 2029-30 season.
- This is the most lucrative contract for an undrafted player in NBA history.
- Draymond Green responded to the news of the contract.
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Austin Reaves Signs 4-Year, $185 Million Max Deal With Lakers
confidence 100%Austin Reaves has agreed to a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal includes a player option for the 2029-30 season. This agreement marks the most lucrative contract for an undrafted player in NBA history.
What's confirmed:
- Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million maximum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The contract includes a player option for the final season in 2029-30.
- This is the most lucrative deal for an undrafted player in NBA history.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Detroit Pistons wanted to sign Austin Reaves but missed out.
- Luka Dončić wanted Reaves to stay with the Lakers.
- Reaves previously thought he was done with the Lakers.
- Reaves felt "great relief" after his representatives reached an agreement.
- Reaves did not like the experience of free agency.