If there are any Los Angeles Lakers fans out there still concerned with Austin Reaves' future direction and whether he'll be a part of this team in the long-term, just take Lakers reporter Jovan Buha's words as reassurance. As someone very connected and plugged into the team, Buha feels convinced Reaves is going to remain a Laker for quite some time.
Reaves is still under contract for next season, but he'll have a player option for 2026-27. According to Buha, all signs are pointing toward Austin remaining in Los Angeles. "People around the league are penciling him in to make 30-plus million this summer, whether it's with the Lakers or someone else.