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Lakers reportedly re-sign Austin Reaves to 4-year contract extension
By Greg Beacham at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract extension worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official for Reaves, who cements his ...
Key takeaway 9 million player option for the upcoming season to ink this extension with the team that signed him out of Oklahoma after the draft in 2021.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The Lakers' decision to re-sign Austin Reaves to a four-year contract extension has significant implications for the team's future in Los Angeles. With Reaves locked in, the Lakers can now focus on negotiating with other key players, including Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, and Jaxson Hayes, to solidify their roster. The extension also suggests that the team is committed to building around Reaves and Luka Doncic, who have developed a strong partnership on the court. As a fan favorite in Los Angeles, Reaves' commitment to the team is likely to be well-received by the community, which has watched him grow from an undrafted player to one of the NBA's most effective scorers. The Lakers' ability to retain Reaves' services will be closely watched by fans and observers, who will be eager to see how the team performs next season with a strong core in place.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract extension worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official for Reaves, who cements his ...
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