West Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Warriors, Suns, Jared Butler

West Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Warriors, Suns, Jared Butler

Getty Lakers Austin Reaves isn’t expected to sign an extension before hitting free agency, but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving Los Angeles. Keith Smith of Spotrac broke down the math and projects Reaves could land a five-year deal worth around $150 million starting in 2026–27. Both sides reportedly see long-term potential in staying together. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic looks more at ease in purple and gold. After a rocky emotional adjustment followin…

Pacific Notes: Butler, Goodwin, Luka, Reaves, Warriors

The Suns came into the preseason carrying 13 players on guaranteed salaries, with Jordan Goodwin on a partially guaranteed deal and Jared Butler on a non-guaranteed contract. Given that Phoenix projects to operate slightly over the luxury tax line even without a 15th man, the expectation was that only one of Goodwin or Butler would make the team. However, both players finished the preseason strong on Tuesday, as Duane Rankin of The Arizona Repub…