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Lakers Give Undrafted Austin Reaves $185M, Four-Year Deal

6/25/2026

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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed undrafted free agent Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million contract.
The signing follows the conclusion of the 2026 NBA draft, prompting teams to assess undrafted free agents for roster spots.
Reaves’ deal follows a pattern in which undrafted players such as Ben Wallace, Alex Caruso, Fred VanVleet and John Starks later became key contributors.
The contract suggests future undrafted prospects will aim to emulate those success stories.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed undrafted free agent Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million contract.
The signing follows the conclusion of the 2026 NBA draft, prompting teams to assess undrafted free agents for roster spots.
Reaves’ deal follows a pattern in which undrafted players such as Ben Wallace, Alex Caruso, Fred VanVleet and John Starks later became key contributors.
The contract suggests future undrafted prospects will aim to emulate those success stories.