Austin Reaves thought he was done with Lakers; he’s now their $185 million man

Austin Reaves, 28, has signed a four-year, $185 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers after a tense week of free agency negotiations that left him uncertain about his future with the team. Reaves, who entered the NBA as an undrafted free agent in 2021, received the news of the increased offer while playing golf in Batesville, Arkansas. He is expected to serve as a key centerpiece for the Lakers alongside Luka Dončić.