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Austin Reaves expected to re-sign with Lakers on max contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Austin Reaves expected to re-sign with Lakers on max contract
Summary

Austin Reaves, a former Oklahoma Sooners guard, is set to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Reports indicate he will sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract with a player option for the 2029-2030 season. This follows a career year in which Reaves averaged 23.3 points and became a vital starter for the Lakers. His decision to decline a $14.9 million player option underscores his commitment to the franchise as a key player alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The signing demonstrates the Lakers' investment in their core roster moving forward.

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  • •Reaves expected to sign four-year, $185 million deal with Lakers.
  • •Player option included for the 2029-2030 season.
  • •Averaged career-high 23.3 points per game last season.
  • •Became a full-time starter in late 2023-2024.
  • •Declined $14.9 million player option before signing new contract.
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  • 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Former Oklahoma Sooners guard to sign max contract with Los Angeles
What they're saying
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After a career year, former Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves is expected to sign a max deal to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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