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Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, AP source says
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official for Reaves, who cements his status as one ...
Key takeaway 9 million player option for the upcoming season to reach this deal with the team that signed him out of Oklahoma after the draft in 2021.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The Los Angeles Lakers' decision to re-sign Austin Reaves has no direct impact on Piney Point Village , but it does illustrate the high-stakes nature of professional sports contracts. As a community within the Houston area, Piney Point Village residents may be more interested in the Houston Rockets, but the Lakers' moves can still have a ripple effect on the NBA as a whole. The significant investment in Reaves, a former undrafted player, shows the value teams place on talented players who can make a difference on the court. In the context of local sports, this deal can inform discussions about the importance of nurturing young talent and making strategic investments in athletes who can drive success. As the NBA offseason continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how the Rockets and other teams respond to the Lakers' move and whether they will make similar investments in their own players.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official for Reaves, who cements his status as one ...
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