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.
Reaves is a restricted free agent, and the Lakers are reportedly giving him a contract offer worth $52 million over four years.
.@davemcten says the Lakers are prepared to extend a four-year offer to Austin Reaves as soon as free agency opens. pic.twitter.com/aOs8HnnknD
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 30, 2023
In all likelihood, Reaves will get a bigger offer from another team, and the Lakers will have the right to match that offer to retain him.
They have been described as a lock to keep the undrafted guard.
