The future of Austin Reaves with the Los Angeles Lakers has become one of the most discussed topics this offseason. The guard is entering the final year of his contract, with a player option for $14.9 million that he is widely expected to decline. This sets the stage for him to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, which has seemingly become a bit of a popular option amongst players. The Lakers already offered him a four-year, $89 million extension, which Reaves turned down, making a common choice generally in hope of better offers when things get more interesting.

This contract situation, combined with the Lakers’ clear shift to building around Luka Dončić, has fueled constant trade speculation. Most of the rumors have involved packaging Reaves in a deal for an established super

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