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Lakers Expected to Re-sign Austin Reaves
16 Jun
Summary
- Pistons' hopes of acquiring Austin Reaves are reportedly stalled.
- Lakers are widely expected to re-sign Reaves to a new deal.
- Lakers can offer Reaves a max five-year deal worth $239.3 million.
Detroit Pistons' ambitions to sign free agent Austin Reaves this offseason appear unlikely to materialize. Reports suggest the Los Angeles Lakers are strongly favored to retain the player.
Reaves, who averaged an impressive 23.3 points last season, has garnered significant interest, including from the Pistons seeking an additional scorer to complement Cade Cunningham. Other teams like the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks were also reportedly in contention.
However, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein indicated that Reaves' affinity for Los Angeles and his developing partnership with Luka Dončić are strong factors suggesting a new contract. The Lakers possess a considerable financial advantage, able to offer a max five-year deal up to $239.3 million, while other teams can only offer a four-year deal capped at $177.4 million.
