Lakers Expected to Retain Key Role Player Reaves Despite High Cost

The Los Angeles Lakers want to re-sign restricted free agent Austin Reaves and are prepared to match offer sheets up to $100 million to keep him.
Reaves had an impressive season with the Lakers, averaging 13.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 64 games.
Losng Reaves would be disastrous for the Lakers, who hope to become true title contenders next season.
The San Antonio Spurs have been named a "dark-horse" candidate to sign Reaves away from the Lakers.
The Lakers' willingness to match high offers for Reaves shows their determination to retain continuity and key role players to support their core.