The Lakers were negotiating hard with Austin Reaves on his new deal — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-lakers-were-negotiating-hard-with-austin-reaves-on-his-new-dealContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Austin Reaves Signs 4-Year, $185 Million Max Deal With Lakershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-lakers-were-negotiating-hard-with-austin-reaves-on-his-new-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-lakers-were-negotiating-hard-with-austin-reaves-on-his-new-deal#u20053Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:01:08 +0000Austin Reaves has agreed to a four-year maximum contract worth $185 million to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal includes a player option for the 2029-30 season. Negotiations were reportedly difficult before the team reached the max offer.What's confirmed:Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year contract with the Lakers worth $185 million.The contract is a maximum deal that includes a player option for the 2029-30 season.The Lakers did not initially offer a max contract during negotiations.Still unconfirmed:An NBA insider claims the Lakers were scared into giving Reaves the max deal.