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Pistons Were Preparing To Make Run At Austin Reaves

One thing playing in the Los Angeles Lakers’ favor as Austin Reaves was preparing to hit free agency was that there were very few teams with the salary cap space to give him a max contract.

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Pistons linked to another guard after Austin Reaves’ $185 million deal with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers decided not to take any chances with Austin Reaves ahead of free agency. On Wednesday, Reaves and LA agreed to a four-year, $185 million deal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / June 24

ESPN Insider Links Lakers to 2 Eastern Conference Centers Ahead of NBA Free Agency

As NBA free agency nears, one team that continues to be linked to several players is the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, the Lakers are looking to build around Luka Doncic this offseason as they try to build a championship-caliber roster around their superstar guard.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

The 'No.1 Draft pick & Rookie of the Year' quiz

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavs, Suns make four-team trade official

The Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, and Suns have officially completed three separate draft-night deals as a single four-team trade, according to press releases from Dallas and Phoenix.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

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The 'Active 200 3-pointer seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make at least 200 three-pointers in a single season can you name in six minutes?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / June 24

Reports: Austin Reaves to sign 4-year, $185M deal with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the team, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 24

Austin Reaves Contract Details

One of the biggest questions going into the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was the future of Austin Reaves. The guard was set to be one of the sought after free agents of this class and was set for a big pay increase after being arguably the most underpaid player in the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Insider floats idea of Lakers adding All-Star big man in LeBron James sign-and-trade

Could the Lakers resolve LeBron's future with this interesting move?

Cavs exercise team option on Craig Porter Jr

Three NBA players who won't live up to their next contract

Three NBA players who will out-earn their next contract

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

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The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Lakers’ Cameron Carr throws shade at ‘flopping’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers partook in the NBA Draft, taking wing Cameron Carr with the 24th pick, which they acquired in a deal with the New York Knicks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 24