Arguably the biggest storyline surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is Austin Reaves’ restricted free agency. Reaves shined on the brightest stage for the Lake Show and while that helped the team make the Western Conference Finals, it also increased his free-agent value as well.
The Lakers have the ability to offer Reaves a four-year contract of just over $50 million. Other teams, so long that they have cap space, can offer Reaves more than the Lakers can. Los Angeles has the ability to match any offer sheet but it does create complicated salary-cap situations in the future.