Austin Reaves’ Potential Payday…
Austin Reaves, the current shining star of the Los Angeles Lakers, is about to hit free agency in the 2025-26 season, and it’s like seeing a meteor heading straight for a pile of cash! Technically, he can opt into one more year at $14.9 million, but why nibble on peanuts when you can feast on caviar? With his game getting better each season, and his magical chemistry with superstar Luka Doncic, Lakers fans might think losing him is scarier than encountering your neighbor’s angry cat.
The buzz around the league suggests Reaves’ next contract could reach a jaw-dropping $30 million per year. It’s like he’s got a secret treasure map that only GMs can see! Although the Lakers offered him an extension with a decent $23 million average, it seems Reaves has opted for the golden egg next year. Some compare his worth to Mikal Bridges, who snagged a $150 million deal from the Knicks. Yet, even if Reaves doesn’t defend like a fortress, securing a four-year $120-130 million deal seems more realistic than finding a unicorn with a four-leaf clover.
