NBA Rumors: Austin Reaves can be offered $50 Million next season by other teams
Thanks to the incredible postseason run the LA Lakers are having, Austin Reaves has an opportunity to get a big payday once free agency hits. According to sources, the young shooting guard could get huge offers from other teams if the Lakers don't re-sign him in the offseason.
Sources have reported that Reaves could be offered a four-year, $50 million deal in the summer. Currently, the rising star is signed to Los Angeles on a two-year $2.4 million and isn't eligible for an extension as his contract is too short. The Lakers could prioritize re-signing him to the squad since he's been important to their run right now.
Lakers are concerned Austin Reaves will receive contract offers from other teams worth more than the $50M, 4-year deal they can offer, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/gZIHJfBtT5
This is his second season in the NBA, and he has shown massive improvement. Reaves averaged 13.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting 39.8% from 3-point range this season. His postseason averages are better: 15.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 4.3 apg.
With his amazing run with LeBron James and the Lakers, Reaves has discussed his desire to stay with the team. On the "Point Forward" podcast, the 6-foot-5 guard expressed his desire to return. Additionally, he feels strongly about getting the proper amount of money he deserves for how he's played for Los Angeles.
"I would like to be here (with the Lakers),” Reaves said, “but it’s the NBA. It’s a business at the end of the day. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't (seen as) talented enough to come in the league at 18, 19 years old, so (I'm) a couple contracts behind somebody who is a one-and-done.
"So, anybody that says we don't play the game for money to me is lying 'cause I feel like, if you (weren't) getting paid, I don't know if you'd be here doing it. Obviously, everybody loves the game, but I want to make as much money as I can and be as successful as I can, no matter where it’s at."
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The Lakers should re-sign Austin Reaves
The offseason is right around the corner, and the Lakers have to focus on keeping key players in contract. One of those players is Austin Reaves, who is beloved by Lakers fans and players. Re-signing him should be a no-brainer and it could make them a decent team for the future.
According to Shams Charania, the most that the Lakers could offer the young star is close to what other teams could offer him. At most, Reaves could recieve a four-year deal that's a tad bit more than $50 million.
"The most the Lakers can offer outright is four-years, a bit over $50 million, … If you’re Austin Reaves, what can you get out in the marketplace?" NBA insider Shams Charania said.
“The most the Lakers can offer outright is 4-years, a bit over $50M… If you’re Austin Reaves, what can you get out in the marketplace?” 💰
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Re-signing him could make the fans and players satisfied, setting the culture on the right path.
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