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Austin Reaves Rejects $89M Deal, Eyes Bigger Contract

8/14/2025

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Austin Reaves, the promising talent of the Los Angeles Lakers, has turned down a lucrative four-year, $89.2 million deal, aiming for a contract that mirrors Tyler Herro's impressive $30 million per year. With aspirations to elevate his game alongside Luka Doncic, Reaves will enter unrestricted free agency in 2026, a decision that could shape the Lakers' championship dreams.

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Austin Reaves, the promising talent of the Los Angeles Lakers, has turned down a lucrative four-year, $89.2 million deal, aiming for a contract that mirrors Tyler Herro's impressive $30 million per year. With aspirations to elevate his game alongside Luka Doncic, Reaves will enter unrestricted free agency in 2026, a decision that could shape the Lakers' championship dreams.