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Lakers star gets $240 million contract update amid LeBron James’ injury absence

The Los Angeles Lakers ' 2025-26 NBA season has become a pivotal one for a myriad of reasons.

5-time All-NBA First Team selection Luka Dončić, 21-time All-Star LeBron James and fringe All-Star Austin Reaves all wish to lead the storied franchise to its 18th championship, but the latter of the trio will be playing with some additional motivation.

The 27-year-old offensive initiator and skilled play-maker will be placed in positions to prove his worth to the organization throughout the season. With James currently sidelined due to a sciatica diagnosis , Reaves will aim to take advantage of his chance to net a potentially massive new contract in the summer of 2026 when he's expected

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