Arguably the most important storyline for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is Austin Reaves’ restricted free agency and his next contract. Reaves rose to prominence during the 2022-23 season and isn’t just a solid role player, but could be a future all-star with the way he is developing early in his career.
While Reaves’ rise was a key reason why the Lakers were able to make the Western Conference Finals, it also could have ended his Lakers run prematurely. Reaves is certainly going to have a long list of suitors this offseason and while he is a Lakers fan at heart, it is hard to turn down a much larger contract offer if it is on the table.