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Reaves Confirms Lakers Future: "Run It Back!"
24 May
Summary
- Austin Reaves indicated his desire to return to the Lakers.
- Reaves is eligible for a max five-year, $241 million contract.
- LeBron James also faces free agency this offseason.
Austin Reaves has indicated his strong desire to "run it back" with the Los Angeles Lakers, suggesting he wants to re-sign with the team during the upcoming offseason. Reaves is poised to become an unrestricted free agent after declining his player option for the 2026-27 season.
He is eligible for a maximum five-year contract worth $241 million with the Lakers, or a four-year, $178 million deal with another franchise. Lakers' management has publicly stated their commitment to retaining Reaves, aiming to keep him in purple and gold.
Reaves also expressed his wish for superstar LeBron James, who is also a free agent, to return to the Lakers for his ninth season. Reaves credits James with significantly impacting his career development and confidence.
