The Lakers are not making calls gauging Austin Reaves’ trade value, one of the sources said. …. Reaves, who turned down a nearly $90 million extension last week, is viewed as a key piece alongside Luka Doncic, the star the team is building around in the present and future.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
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In the summer of 2026, he’s eligible to sign a four-year, $98 million extension, or he can opt out of the final year of his contract, become an unrestricted free agent and be eligible for 25% of whatever the salary cap is for 2026-27. The Lakers made the offer, sources said, understanding that Reaves would turn it down, but the franchise wanted to show its interest in him nonetheless and did not want to send the wrong signal by not offering it. Both sides, sources told ESPN, are motivated to find a deal next summer. -via ESPN / June 30, 2025
But rumors swirled this week, linking L.A. to trade talks with the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler and the Miami Heat for wing Andrew Wiggins, and representatives for both Reaves and Vincent were not contacted about any of the teams involved, sources told ESPN, which is customary when a trade nears the finish line. -via ESPN / June 30, 2025
Mike Trudell: “It feels good, dream come true, just happy to be here,” said Thiero. “Playing for the Lakers too, that’s a blessing for sure.” Asked about the roster, Thiero laughed and said: “LeBron?! … It’s going to fun learning from everybody, but you got LeBron, Luka, AR … I’m just ready to get with the guys and work.” -via x.com / June 26, 2025