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The 2026 NBA offseason continues onward and the parade of trades and early signings continues today. Amid all the hubbub surrounding the NBA 2026 Draft, here are the transactions going down:
Austin Reaves Goes Max with the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has agreed to a max extension with his current team, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final
season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Reaves declined his $14.9M player option for the new max deal.
No word yet on the fate of LeBron James, an unrestricted free agent with L.A.
