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The Lakers’ 2026-27 salary-cap outlook after Austin Reaves’ max deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement with Austin Reaves for a four-year max contract worth $185 million. Experts state the deal does not impact the team's cap space this offseason. The contract makes Reaves the highest paid undrafted player of all time.

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Austin Reaves signed a record-setting four-year, $185 million max contract.

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  1. Lakers Agree to 4-Year, $185 Million Max Deal With Austin Reaves

    The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement with Austin Reaves for a four-year max contract worth $185 million. Experts state the deal does not impact the team's cap space this offseason. The contract makes Reaves the highest paid undrafted player of all time.

    What's confirmed:

    • Austin Reaves and the Lakers agreed to a four-year deal worth $185 million.
    • The $185 million contract does not affect the Lakers' cap space this offseason.
    • Austin Reaves is now the highest paid undrafted player of all time.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Lakers previously made a lowball offer to Austin Reaves.
    • The Lakers must build around Luka Doncic following the Reaves extension.
    • The Nets offered Reaves $179 million.
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