Austin Reaves is playing himself into a massive payday, executives expect that to be with Lakers

The Lakers are widely expected to re-sign Reaves, ideally as the No. 2 next to Luka Doncic, but they can't let him walk for nothing.

Austin Reaves accomplishes Lakers feat not seen since Kobe Bryant in 2005

Austin Reaves achieves a milestone for the Lakers against the Timberwolves, matching a feat last accomplished by Kobe Bryant in 2005.

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Projected to Get Big NBA Payday

With his impressive Los Angeles Lakers performances, Austin Reaves stands to receive a hefty NBA deal in free agency.

Austin Reaves gives short-handed Lakers another reason to rely on him with buzzer-beater vs. Wolves

Austin Reaves rose up for a floater from 12 feet out and swished the winner for the Los Angeles Lakers right before the buzzer for a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

NBA Exec Predicts Lakers' Austin Reaves Could Earn Up to $180M on Contract in FA

At least one NBA executive believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is playing his way into a major raise while LeBron James remains sidelined by injury.

Austin Reaves' 'absolute baseline' that will force the Lakers into a tough decision

Austin Reaves' 'absolute baseline' that will force the Lakers into a tough decision originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Austin Reaves has started the 2025/26 NBA season on an absolute tear -- and as a result, the price for his services in the future is set to spike.
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