‘Sweet Spot Is 5 Years, $200 Million’ — Lakers Insider Reveals 3 Teams to Watch As Austin Reaves Hits NBA Free Agency
Austin Reaves, guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, is expected to opt out of his contract after a successful season. The Lakers aim to retain him, but they may face competition from other teams. Notably, the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls are being mentioned as potential suitors for Reaves in the upcoming free agency.
- ▪Austin Reaves is anticipated to receive a significant raise this summer.
- ▪Lakers insider Jovan Buha highlighted the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls as teams interested in signing Reaves.
- ▪Buha suggested that the sweet spot for Reaves' new contract could be around five years and $200 million.
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