Austin Reaves pursues max contract amid NBA offseason trade rumors

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Austin Reaves pursues max contract amid NBA offseason trade rumors
Summary

Austin Reaves is set to request a max contract from the Los Angeles Lakers as NBA Finals coverage continues. After averaging 23.3 points and 5.5 assists per game last season, Reaves has drawn interest from teams with available cap space, including Brooklyn and Chicago. Reports indicate that the Lakers could offer Reaves a deal in the range of five years and $200 million. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are looking to trade one of their high-paid players, with indications that Domantas Sabonis might be the most likely candidate to move. Separately, the Oklahoma City Thunder have no plans to trade Chet Holmgren this offseason despite speculation.

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  • Austin Reaves seeks a max contract from the Lakers this offseason.
  • The Lakers could offer Reaves five years, approximately $200 million.
  • Sacramento Kings aim to trade either Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, or DeMar DeRozan.
  • Domantas Sabonis is viewed as the most tradeable asset among Kings' big contracts.
  • Oklahoma City Thunder plan to retain Chet Holmgren for the upcoming season.
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  • 6:02 PMYahoo SportsNBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Austin Reaves seeks max, coaching search updates
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Of course Austin Reaves wants the max, but is anyone going to give it to him?

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