LOS ANGELES — The Lakers have agreed to a deal with restricted free agent Austin Reaves, getting him on a four-year, $56 million contract that was the maximum allowed from the Lakers.
A former undrafted free agent, Reaves worked his way into the starting lineup, where he cemented his place among the team’s core in the postseason, averaging 16.9 points while shooting better than 44% from 3-point range. During the regular season, he was one of the team’s most efficient players, shooting 52.9% from the field.
Reaves’ contract includes a player option in the final season.