Lakers and Austin Reaves reach agreement on four-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:47 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year maximum contract with Austin Reaves, reportedly valued at $185 million. The contract features annual increases, with Reaves set to earn $41.3 million in the 2026-27 season, $44.6 million in 2027-28, $47.9 million in 2028-29, and $51.2 million in 2029-30, which includes a player option. This deal follows the Lakers' decisions regarding their cap space and roster flexibility this summer. The contract will be finalized after the Lakers utilize their available cap space.
- •Reaves' contract totals $185 million over four years.
- •Contract includes escalating salaries each season.
- •Finalization depends on Lakers' use of cap space.
- •Lakers retain flexibility for roster decisions this summer.
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"Austin Reaves will be staying with the Lakers for a while on a lucrative new contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:23 PMLakers, Austin Reaves agree to new contract
Austin Reaves will be staying with the Lakers for a while on a lucrative new contract.
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