Austin Reaves to stay with Lakers on record-setting $185M contract

One of the biggest potential free agents ahead of the 2026 NBA offseason is off the market before he reached it. Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a new max contract to remain with the team, according to multiplereports. Reaves and the Lakers have reportedly agreed to a 4-year, $185-million contract after he declined a $14.9-million player option for the 2026-27 season in his current deal.It is believed to be the largest NBA contract for an undrafted player, surpassing the $9