Austin Reaves “Is HIM” in series victory over Grizzlies: What impressive individual and team run can mean for free-agency  

Reaves is a hot commodity in free agency

Hachimura, Russell, and Reaves are all free agents and important pieces for the postseason run.

Reaves’ impressive play in the second half of the season and in the postseason has made him a hot commodity entering free agency this summer for teams looking for a versatile scoring, defensive, and playmaking wing.

The maximum contract the Lakers can offer Reaves outright is four years, $50.8 million, which is basically their non-taxpayer midlevel exception.

The player is undeniably the team's most important free agent, along with starting point guard D'Angelo Russell, and 6th man forward Rui Hachimura, all of whom played critical roles in the series ousting of the Grizzlies.

A team with cap space can make Reaves, 24, an offer of at least four years, $98 million, with the final two years possibly being backloaded to upwards of $60 million. However, due to his restricted free agency, the Lakers have the ability to match any offer.

Reaves, 24, has previously expressed his desire to re-sign with the Lakers, appreciating that the team gave him his initial opportunity, coupled with the fact that he was a huge Lakers and Kobe fan as a kid.

He also stated a desire to make as much money as he can and be as successful on a team, but hopes to “get this done so I can stay there, for hopefully my whole career.”