A commentary published by the New York Post on June 6, 2026 argues that the Los Angeles Lakers should be prepared to agree to any contract terms requested by guard Austin Reaves.
The opinion piece, headlined “Lakers need to pay Austin Reaves whatever he wants. Here’s why,” contends that keeping Reaves is essential and recommends that the team accommodate whatever figure the player seeks during upcoming negotiations.
The column does not reveal specific salary numbers or provide details of potential contract length, focusing instead on the assertion that retaining Reaves outweighs financial concerns. No response from the Lakers or representatives for Reaves was included in the article.
Source: New York Post
