Lakers Hand $185M Star Austin Reaves Front-Office Decision-Making Power

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves revealed that general manager Rob Pelinka sought his input on roster additions during the offseason. Fresh off signing a four-year, $185 million contract extension, Reaves joins co-star Luka Doncic in having a voice regarding the team's personnel decisions with front-office management.

Reaves' new contract makes him the highest-paid undrafted player in NBA history, surpassing players such as Fred VanVleet and Duncan Robinson. The commitment follows a strong campaign where Reaves averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game across 51 appearances.