Austin Reaves Discusses Record $185 Million Deal With Lakers
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Austin Reaves, 28, confirmed he has agreed to a five-year contract worth $185 million with the franchise, according to an exclusive interview published on July 8, 2026.
Reaves told the New York Post he has already begun outlining plans for how he intends to manage the new deal, though he did not disclose specific expenditures during the interview.
The contract, which runs through the 2030–31 NBA season, represents the largest payday of Reaves’ career. He joined the Lakers as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and has since become a key contributor in the team’s backcourt.
Source: New York Post
