India, June 25 -- Austin Reaves finally got the contract moment he had been building toward, but it did not come with much peace of mind while it was all unfolding. Instead of enjoying the idea of a major payday and a long-term future, the uncertainty of free agency had him on edge as he waited to learn where he would land.

That wait ended with the Los Angeles Lakers making sure he stayed put. Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million deal worth $46.5 million annually, locking in his future with the team that first brought him in as an undrafted player in 2021. According to reports, Reaves later admitted the negotiations were stressful, but in the end, the outcome was exactly what he had hoped for.

Austin Reaves Admits Relief After Sec...