US EditionAustin Reaves trade rumors: Only a superstar center can lead to Lakers dealing 3rd option
- The Los Angeles Lakers face trade rumors involving guard Austin Reaves after his strong 2024-25 season and playoff appearance.
- This speculation arises because the Lakers have an urgent need for a foundational center and may consider trades only for a true superstar big man.
- Reaves, an undrafted player turned key third option, averaged 20.2 points and 5.8 assists this season while recovering from a toe injury that did not require surgery.
- The Lakers can offer Reaves a four-year, $89.2 million extension, described as below market, while any trade would demand an exceptional return with no guarantee of his re-signing.
- The Lakers likely will keep Reaves unless a game-changing center becomes available, reflecting his importance and the team's intent to improve its roster for 2025-26.
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There has been speculation that the Lakers might look to trade Austin Reaves this summer to address the team’s needs on the wing and/or frontcourt. He struggled in the Lakers’ first-round loss to Minnesota after a strong regular season and is on a below-market-value contract, which could make it tricky to extend him prior to 2026 free agency — he’s considered likely to decline his $14.9MM player option for 2026/27, per Khobi Price of The Souther…
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