Brooklyn Nets expected to pursue Austin Reaves with max contract offer

The Brooklyn Nets are preparing to offer Austin Reaves, a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, a max contract during free agency. Reports indicate a four-year deal worth $178.5 million is anticipated as the Nets look to rebuild after a disappointing 20-62 season. Reaves, who had a standout 2025-26 season averaging 23.3 points per game, will have other interested teams, including the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks, competing for his services. He can sign a five-year $239 million deal if he stays with the Lakers, which may factor into his decision as the free agency period approaches.

• 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Nets expected to offer Lakers' Austin Reaves a max contract