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Austin Reaves Breathes Sigh Of Relief After Doubting Return To Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves never made it to free agency as he reportedly agreed to a four-year, $185 million contract to return to the team.

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Lakers Acquire Second Round Pick In 2026 NBA Draft From Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft without any picks, but that doesn’t mean talent can’t still be added to the organization.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 24

Lakers acquire No. 56 pick from Bulls for cash

The Lakers will be involved in the second round of the draft on Wednesday after all. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Lakers have traded for the No.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Luka Doncic Announces Personal News on Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic's second season with the organization ended abruptly April 2 when he suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

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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?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 24

Lakers' Pursuit of Yves Missi to Pair With Luka Doncic Hits a Snag

One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ primary goals this NBA offseason is upgrading the center position, with the team looking for a solid rim protector and lob threat to play alongside superstar guard Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future.

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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

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 24

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Suns officially complete four-team draft trade

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns have officially finalized the complicated draft-night trade that shuffled several first-round picks and ultimately sent three prospects to new homes.

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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.

Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24

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 / Yardbarker / June 24

Megadeal locks in Austin Reaves-Luka Doncic duo long-term

Massive extension locks in Lakers' Austin Reaves-Luka Doncic duo long-term

The Los Angeles Lakers still have a lot of things to figure out this summer. Their starting backcourt is no longer one of them.

Austin Reaves decision could have big implications for LeBron James' future with Lakers

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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 '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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 24

Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr Seemed Caught Off Guard by Draft-Night Twist

The NBA Draft is supposed to be one of the best moments of a basketball player's life. Hearing your name, walking up to the stage and shaking the NBA commissioner's hand.

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.

Austin Reaves 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.