Nets interested in signing Austin Reaves from Lakers, deal unlikely

The Brooklyn Nets have expressed interest in Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves. However, sources indicate that Reaves is more likely to remain with the Lakers, who can offer a more lucrative contract. The Nets could propose a four-year max contract worth $178.5 million, while the Lakers can extend an offer for five years at $239 million. Reaves' connection to Los Angeles and his performance alongside Luka Dončić strengthen the expectations that he will re-sign with the Lakers. Discussions around free agency are ongoing as the summer unfolds.

• 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Nets signing away Lakers' Austin Reaves may be unlikely