Austin Reaves Expected To Demand Nearly $30 Million In Next Contract

   
Austin Reaves has been a key figure for the Los Angeles Lakers, given how affordable his contract has been. But his intentions of opting out in the future may see the team forced into a situation to pay him upwards of $30 million to retain him.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been one of the key players for the team in the past few seasons. Seamlessly fitting into the role of the third star on most occasions, Reaves has grown and developed into an invaluable asset.

A main reason why Reaves has so much value for the team is that he has routinely outplayed his contract. His previous contract extension saw him on a four-year, $53 million deal. Given how his earnings increased with each season, Reaves is due to earn a bit below $14 million next season.