The Lakers announce a key renewal for 185 million

Los Angeles Lakers They have officially announced the renewal of guard Austin Reaveswho will face his sixth season in the NBA with a historic contract. Although the franchise did not reveal the exact financial terms, multiple reports confirm that it is a four-year, $185 million maximum deal, which includes a player option for the final season. With this lucrative move, Reaves definitively abandons his status as a mid-level player to establish himself as the undisputed second sword of the team in the new era led by Luka Doncic.

The millionaire extension is the direct reward for a brilliant 2025-26 campaign, in which Reaves He proved to be the perfect partner for the Slovenian point guard. The shooting guard, who entered the league without being drafted, posted the best numbers of his career, averaging 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game in 51 games, with an excellent 49% shooting from the field. Following the departure of LeBron James in free agency, Reaves opted out of his old contract to sign this new long-term deal, becoming the longest-tenured player wearing the gold and purple jersey.

From the Los Angeles offices, confidence in the player is total. Rob Pelinkavice president of basketball operations and general manager of the Lakersheaped praise on his star: “Austin’s relentless pursuit of improvement, his fierce competitiveness and his commitment to winning have made him an integral part of our organization. From the moment he joined the Lakers, he has embodied the work ethic and selfless approach that define our culture. We are thrilled to continue building with him as a cornerstone.”

With your financial future secured for at least the next three years, Reaves He has his sights set on a single goal: getting the ring. The shooting guard has been very excited about the potential of his association with Doncic. “It’s going to be fun. Winning a championship is the main objective. I feel that Luka and I are a great starting point to compete with. When we form a squad that can go out and fight, I feel that winning a title will consolidate everything that I want and what the Lakers want, and it will justify the money they have given me,” said the player.

To support its new star duo and realize those championship aspirations, the board has been working on creating a very competitive squad. The Lakers have secured a solid long-term core, surrounding Doncic and Reaves with pieces like defensive pillar Walker Kessleropen inside Sandro Mamukelashvili and versatile forward Quentin Grimes —all of them with four-year contracts—, in addition to the explosive backup point guard Collin Sexton. Although the franchise could make more moves, Los Angeles’ foundation is firmly in place for the foreseeable future.