The biggest storyline hanging above the Los Angeles Lakers offseason in the summer of 2023 was Austin Reaves’ restricted free agency. Los Angeles was able to bring back the fan-favorite on a four-year deal just months after he had a coming-out party in the NBA Playoffs.
The Lakers didn’t just retain Reaves over the summer; the team was able to bring back the former undrafted rookie at a fantastic price. Reaves signed a four-year, $53.8 million contract that has a cap hit of $12 million this upcoming season. As the cap continues to climb and Reaves continues to develop, this deal will only look sweeter and sweeter.