Lakers giants refuse to renew the Lakers contract for four years

According to sources confirming to ESPN's Dave McMinnaming, Los Angeles Lakers defender Austin Reeves has rejected a $89.2 million four-year contract extension.

This is not surprising, as Reeves will be eligible for a $98 million, four-year extension in the summer of 2026, or he can choose to waive his last year contract, become an unrestricted free agent and qualify for a 25% salary cap in the 2026-27 season.

In fact, Reeves is already the third-year-old Lakers. The Rockets Van Jordan has 25 million, and Reeves is not an exaggeration to have 100 million in four years! Sources said the Lakers proposed the contract because they knew Reeves would reject it, but the team still wanted to show their interest in him and did not want to send out a wrong signal because they did not propose the contract. Sources said both sides have the motivation to reach a deal next summer.

However, according to the current lineup of the Lakers is not enough to stand out in the West. They have strong Texas top three who have completed the reconstruction, as well as the Timberwolves, Nuggets and Thunder! None of them can be played by the Lakers. Maybe it is enough for the Lakers to cooperate with James to complete the retirement tour! NBA business first