According to multiple reports, the Los Angeles Lakers have no interest in trading Austin Reaves anywhere, unless it means securing a top-tier center to compliment LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Rob Pelinka’s team have been eyeballing Brooklyn Nets’ Nic Claxton and Dallas Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford. Both individuals who can play both sides of the court and become a lob threat, which is a special request from Doncic.
In 2026, Reaves can become an unrestricted free agent, as he’s expected not to sign an extension due to him believing he is worth more than what the Lakers can offer him.
The max extension Los Angeles can give Reaves is a four-year, $89.2 million deal. If he decides to opt out of $53 million player option and seek free agency, then he could command a max deal around $180-$200 million.
It is unclear what one of the best third options in the league is wanting to do, but he is one of the more valuable pieces on Pelinka’s roster. Outside of him, the leader of the front office has Dalton Knecht and the 2031 first-round pick.
If the Lakers feel as though their time with Reaves is coming to an end, then it’s reportedly expected of them to trade him to get that coveted center to boost their odds of winning a championship under Doncic.
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