Austin Reaves is an Oklahoma State standout who plays as shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2021, Reaves declined to be drafted in the second round by the Detroit Pistons and went undrafted. He later signed a guaranteed two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his two seasons in LA, Reaves has become a fan favorite for the Lakers.
Last season was a breakout year for the guard and was the third-best player on the team behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis. He averaged 13.0 points and 3.4 assists per game in the 2022/23 season. However, Reaves upped his numbers in the playoffs, and averaged 16.9 points and 4.6 assists per game, helping the team to advance to the western conference Finals.
This offseason, Reaves also played for Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It was his first international tournament and debut in the World Cup. He was a starter for the team and helped the team to reach the semifinals.
For his recent performances, the Lakers tied up Reaves to a four-year $53.8 million deal.
Austin Reaves Salary
Austin Reaves is set to earn $12 million for the 2023/24 season. His new $53.8 million deal has a 15% trade bonus and a player option in the final year.
After the offers from the many teams, Reaves himself wanted to be with the Lakers and is excited to continue his professional journey alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
| Seasons | Salary | Team |
| 2023/2024 | $12.0 million | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2024/2025 | $12.9 million | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2025/2026 | $13.9 million | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2026/2027 | $14.8 million (Player option) | Los Angeles Lakers |
FAQs
A. Austin Reaves is a 6 feet 5 inch or 196 cm tall shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers.
A. The Lakers guard has not won an NBA championship until now.
A. On July 6, 2023, Austin Reaves extended his rookie contract worth $53.83 million for the next four years.
A. Born on May 29, 1998, Austin Reaves is a 25-year-old shooting guard for the LA Lakers.
A. The Oklahoma Sooners alumnus went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft.
A. Standing 6 '5'' tall, the Lakers guard has a wingspan of 6 feet 6.25 inches.
