The Los Angeles Lakers have several players who are free agents this summer, and their intention is to retain as many of them as possible to maintain roster continuity and cohesion.
Their highest priority among their own free agents is guard Austin Reaves, who emerged big time this season as a very important contributor and their third-best player. He averaged 13 points a game while shooting 52.9% from the field, 39.8% from 3-point range and 86.4% from the free-throw line, and he seemed to get better as time went on.
