UPDATE: Austin Reaves is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers. Reaves, a restricted free agent, agreed to a four-year, $56 million Early Bird maximum contract.
He proved himself this season, averaging 16.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists for the Lakers in 16 playoff games. The Lakers also reached a deal for guard D’Angelo Russell to return on a two-year, $37 million deal, ESPN reported.
The Lakers also signed free agent cente Jaxson Hayes. The deals keep General Manager Rob Pelinka’s promise to keep his team’s young core together.
Pelinka is eyeing the future, when 38-year-old LeBron James is likely to no longer be with the team. James’s contract runs through the 2024-2025 season. EARLIER: Forget that fever dream of Kyrie Irving reuniting with LeBron James for one last charge at a championship.
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