Austin Reaves has ascended to stardom to kick off the 2025-26 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers . It took him some time; four seasons to be precise. Ultimately, he stepped up for the team. They needed someone to hold the reins in LeBron James and Luka Doncic’s absence. AR has averaged 34.2 ppg, 5.6 rebs, and 10.0 asts in the first five games of the season. Yet, the crux of the matter is that Reaves and the Lakers haven’t decided on a future. But if the word around the league is true, then executives have set an estimated value for the 27-year-old.

Last June, the Lakers tossed Austin Reaves a $89.2 million, four-year deal; a solid bag but nowhere near his soaring worth. He turned it down, betting on himself with confidence and flair. Now, with a $14.8 million player option on the tab

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