Lakers consider sign-and-trade for Austin Reaves to Jazz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are contemplating a sign-and-trade deal involving Austin Reaves to the Utah Jazz. As the Lakers focus on retaining LeBron James and managing their roster, Reaves is expected to opt out of his contract for a more lucrative deal. Reaves has drawn interest from various teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, and could command a significant salary due to his performance this season. The Jazz may see Reaves as a key addition to enhance their playoff contention. The situation remains fluid as negotiations evolve this offseason.
- •Reaves averaged 23.3 points and 5.5 assists this season.
- •Lakers aim to retain LeBron James amid offseason changes.
- •Reaves expected to opt out of his $14.9 million deal.
- •Multiple teams, including Brooklyn Nets, are interested in Reaves.
- •Jazz could aggressively pursue Reaves to bolster their roster.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers sign-and-trade idea sends $53.8 million breakout star to Jazz
"The Los Angeles Lakers would lose their standout 6-foot-5 shooting guard to the Utah Jazz in a hypothetical offseason deal.
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