Austin Reaves intends to sign maximum contract with Lakers

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Austin Reaves is staying in Hollywood.

According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million contract to the Lakers — the only franchise he’s ever played for.

Lakers player Austin Reaves pointing to his head during a game.Austin Reaves intends to sign 4-year, $185M maximum contract with Los Angeles Lakers. AP

After declining his $14.9M player option, Reaves will get the maximum contract extension he was wanting. He will have a player option for the final season.

Reaves’ new contract is the largest in NBA history for an undrafted player.

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14.9M player option for the new max deal. pic.twitter.com/5T8Ze6v0kF

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2026

This story is developing and will be updated.

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