Austin Reaves may leave Lakers if contract offer is insufficient
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Austin Reaves could opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, contingent on their contract offer. Reports suggest his preference is to remain in Los Angeles, but a low-ball offer could lead him to consider other teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, and Atlanta Hawks. Reaves has averaged 23.3 points and 5.5 assists this season and is eligible for a max contract worth up to $239 million over five years. Concerns about his defensive skills might prompt the Lakers to consider a sign-and-trade scenario.
- •Reaves expected to opt out of his contract this summer.
- •He seeks a max contract offer from the Lakers.
- •Other teams are interested if Lakers' offer is low.
- •Reaves averaged 23.3 points and 5.5 assists this season.
- •Lakers may explore sign-and-trade options because of Reaves' defense concerns.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Austin Reaves could leave Lakers if contract offer is too low
"According to one reporter, a low-ball contract offer from the Lakers could cause Austin Reaves to leave in free agency.
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