Austin Reaves set to make NBA history with new Lakers contract

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Austin Reaves set to make NBA history with new Lakers contract

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:57 AM ET

Austin Reaves does not appear to be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency.

With Reaves set to be a free agent, the Lakers have been prioritizing a new deal. On Wednesday morning, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Lakers and Reaves intend to sign a four-year deal worth $185 million.

Moreover, Reaves’ new deal will be the largest ever for an undrafted player in the history of the NBA.

The Lakers and Reaves' agents, Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency, worked through discussions over the last 10 days after teams were able to negotiate with their own free agents. Reaves lands the richest contract for an undrafted player in NBA history. https://t.co/AZ5pKkRI5u
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2026

Reaves reportedly was hoping to cash in on a max deal , and teams such as the Brooklyn Nets were named as one potential bidder for the Lakers star ahead of free agency.

The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks were two other teams that had been linked to Reaves, but it seems that the Lakers are not taking any chances and are bringing back Reaves.

Reaves played at Oklahoma in college and went undrafted, but he has blossomed into a star with the Lakers. He has started 216 games in five seasons in LA, and he has emerged as a solid running mate alongside Luka Doncic.

With the Reaves question now out of the way, the focus turns to whether or not LeBron James plays one more season in LA or not.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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