Austin Reaves Made a Surprising Sacrifice in His New Lakers Contract
The four-year contract keeps Reaves in Los Angeles as the Lakers build around his scoring and playmaking with Doncic.
- On Monday, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves signed a four-year, $185 million contract, cementing his role alongside star Luka Doncic in the team's backcourt for years to come.
- LeBron James' departure after eight seasons with the franchise prompted the roster overhaul. Reaves admitted the transition feels different, saying he must adapt without James, who was 'all I've ever known.'
- Reaves joined new teammates in Las Vegas, including center Walker Kessler, alongside Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, and Sandro Mamukelashvili, to scrimmage and build chemistry with the coaching staff.
- Emphasizing his daily connection with Doncic, Reaves said he will fulfill coach JJ Redick's requirements; last season, the guard averaged 23.3 points while shooting 49% from the field.
- The team's success in the post-James era hinges on center Walker Kessler's health; he has played only 63 games in two years, raising injury concerns that could affect the trio's chemistry.
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Austin Reaves made a surprising sacrifice in his new Lakers contract
Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason with lingering questions about both LeBron James and Austin Reaves. James will not return to LA, but Reaves signed a four-year deal to return to the Lakers. Initially, it was reported that it would be an $185 million contract, …
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