Austin Reaves is a player that shows promise for the Los Angeles Lakers. As the season progressed, he earned more and more playing time under Darvin Ham, eventually becoming a starting player for the NBA’s playoff push.
Whether he’s starting or coming off the bench, Reaves always brings a ton of enthusiasm. He played with complete assurance and eventually became a crucial cog in the postseason thanks to many outstanding performances.
Of course, he also played himself into a huge deal, and now other clubs will try to lure him away from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. We’ll check out a few of the squads below.
3. Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets would want to not finish last any longer than necessary. By bringing in Ime Udoka, they want to go back to winning ways and maybe even challenge for James Harden’s services.
As such, they want to spend heavily this summer, and according to league sources, one of their top priorities is to sign Reaves on a very expensive five-year contract.
2. San Antonio Spurs
He would also be a great match for the San Antonio Spurs, who have plenty of money to spend in free agency and are trying to assemble a youthful, competitive squad.
Gregg Popovich is going to center his squad on the top choice in the 2018 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, and Reaves is exactly the kind of hard-working, high-energy player Popovich enjoys coaching.
1. Los Angeles Lakers
Austin Reaves might have offers of up to $100 million, but the Los Angeles Lakers are allegedly willing to match any deal. No one wants to repeat the error of hiring Alex Caruso.
With a $54 million deal in the works, it would be in everyone’s best interest to keep him around. Nonetheless, they will certainly have to fork out the dough now that other clubs are also keeping an eye on him.
