Austin Reaves will continue wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. The shooting guard has reached an agreement to re-sign with the franchise at the maximum salary allowed, making him the highest-paid undrafted player in NBA history.
According to ESPN, Reaves will sign a new four-year deal worth $185 million. The final year of the agreement will be a player option, allowing him to maintain some control over his future in the medium term.
The contract is structured as follows: $41.25 million in the 2026-27 season, $44.55 million in 2027-28, $47.85 million in 2028-29, and $51.15 million in 2029-30.
Reaves' continuity was one of the Lakers' top priorities, especially following the growth shown by the player in recent seasons. Despite interest from other franchises, including the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons, the wing will remain in Los Angeles, where he is set to form the starting backcourt pairing alongside Luka Dončić.
Reaves reaches this new contract after completing a season of significant individual impact. In 51 games played, he averaged 23.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, establishing himself as one of the team's offensive cornerstones.
His story once again underscores one of the most remarkable trajectories in recent NBA history. From going undrafted to becoming an essential piece for the Lakers and the protagonist of a record contract for an undrafted player, Austin Reaves secures his future in Hollywood and strengthens the Lakers' project for the coming years.