Austin Reaves re-signs with Lakers after Pistons show interest in free agency

Austin Reaves has re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a five-year, $180 million contract. Prior to finalizing the deal, he was pursued by the Detroit Pistons, who aimed to add a secondary scoring option alongside Cade Cunningham. The Pistons had been eyeing high-profile players Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard, and their interest in Reaves prompted the Lakers to enhance their initial offer by $15 million per year. This isn’t the first time Reaves has turned down the Pistons; he previously opted for the Lakers as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

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