Lakers expected to retain Austin Reaves with new contract

The Los Angeles Lakers are anticipated to re-sign guard Austin Reaves as he prepares to become a free agent this summer. Reaves is expected to opt out of his current contract and could command a lucrative deal, possibly as much as $241 million over five years. While teams like the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons have expressed interest in Reaves, NBA insider Marc Stein suggests the Lakers are favored to keep him due to his commitment to the team and his successful partnership with Luka Dončić. Reaves averaged 23.3 points and 5.5 assists per game this season, highlighting his importance to the Lakers moving forward as they plan for a future beyond LeBron James.

• 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Insider: Lakers 'widely expected' to keep Austin Reaves