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Austin Reaves agrees to four-year contract with Lakers amid doubts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:52 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Austin Reaves agrees to four-year contract with Lakers amid doubts

Summary

Austin Reaves has signed a four-year, $185 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Before the agreement, Reaves expressed uncertainty about his future with the team, noting he felt 'a breath of fresh air' upon finalizing the deal. Reaves, who battled injuries last season and is seen as a vital part of the Lakers' core, had other NBA teams interested in him. The Lakers now shift their focus to retaining other key free agents, including LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.

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•Austin Reaves signs a four-year, $185 million deal with the Lakers.
•Concerns about remaining with the team were present during negotiations.
•Reaves played in 51 games last season due to injuries.
•The Lakers aim to retain other free agents like LeBron James.
•Reaves' journey included being undrafted and starting on a two-way contract.

Latest Updates

2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves Assures He Always Wanted to Stay With Lakers
4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves doubted whether he would stay with the Lakers

What they're saying

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Before he agreed to a lucrative new contract with the Lakers, Austin Reaves wasn't feeling hopeful that he would remain with the Purple and Gold.
— Yahoo Sports