Overview

• During his Reaves Brothers Basketball Camp appearance, Austin Reaves affirmed his intent to spend his entire NBA career with the Lakers.
• Although eligible for a four-year, $89.2 million extension, he is expected to decline the offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
• General manager Rob Pelinka has ruled out trading Reaves, describing him as a foundational pillar alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
• The franchise plans to bolster roster balance by adding one or two rim-protecting centers to support its core trio.
• Los Angeles has been linked to veteran Brook Lopez and previously pursued Charlotte’s Mark Williams before a failed physical halted discussions.