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Austin Reaves signs maximum allowable contract in NBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:53 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Austin Reaves signs maximum allowable contract in NBA
Summary

Austin Reaves has signed a contract that is the maximum allowable salary for the first year, totaling $41.2 million. The contract includes a roughly 4% increase for the second year. This comes amid projections of a 5.5% increase in the NBA salary cap for the 2027-28 season, indicating a shift in how contracts may be structured moving forward. Reaves' deal reflects broader trends in player salary negotiations within the league.

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  • •Reaves' deal is for $41.2 million in the first year.
  • •Contract includes a 4% increase in the second year.
  • •NBA salary cap is projected to rise by 5.5% in 2027-28.
  • •The contract reflects new trends in player contracts.
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