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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
San Antonio basketball fans may not have a direct stake in the Lakers' decision to re-sign Austin Reaves, but the move has implications for the Southwest Division. As the Lakers solidify their roster, the Spurs will face a tougher opponent in the division. Reaves' ability to score and create for his teammates will make the Lakers a more formidable foe, and the Spurs will need to be prepared to counter his skills when the two teams meet. The Spurs' front office will likely take note of the Lakers' moves, including the signing of Cameron Carr, as they shape their own roster for the upcoming season. With the Lakers' roster taking shape, the Spurs will need to make strategic decisions to stay competitive in the division.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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