Lakers Face Financial Dilemma with Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers have a major problem due to the outstanding performance of Austin Reaves, an undrafted player who has carried the team in the absence of superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Reaves has shown impressive skills, scoring 120 points in the last three games, including a career-high 51 points against the Sacramento Kings. He averages 34.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 10.0 assists on 52.5% shooting.
His performance creates a financial dilemma for the Lakers, as Reaves rejected an $89.2 million extension offer in June and is likely to decline his player option for the 2026-27 season.
Reaves is proving he can hang with the league's best
The Lakers now face a difficult choice: pay Austin Reaves $240M or risk losing him. Author's summary: Lakers face dilemma with Reaves' contract.
- Austin Reaves' performance: 120 points in 3 games
- Career-high score: 51 points against Sacramento Kings
- Averages: 34.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 10.0 assists on 52.5% shooting
- Rejected $89.2 million extension offer in June
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