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Lakers have a $61.9 million Austin Reaves contract advantage ahead of opt-out decision

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Los Angeles will have a decision to make.

Lakers have a $61. 9 million Austin Reaves contract advantage ahead of opt-out decision originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .

Austin Reaves isn't technically a free agent after this season. That'll all be a moot point for the Los Angeles Lakers star, though. His contract includes an option year for $14.

9 million for 2026-27. A Reaves opt-out is all but guaranteed. Once Reaves opts out, then he'll be available to sign with any team.

The Lakers will have an advantage, though. According to Bleacher Report , the Lakers can offer Reaves a deal of $239. 3 million over five years.