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Austin Reaves didn't sign a four-year, $185 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. It was actually a four-year, $180 million deal, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "Reaves, who originally agreed to a four-year, $185 million extension with a player option on the final season, ended up...

DHJ Quick Take: Rich Paul Tells Forbes LeBron James' Decision Isn't Coming 'Anytime Soon' Rich Paul told Forbes a LeBron James free-agency decision isn't imminent, and his own 10-team whiteboard has Cleveland and Philadelphia leading, while Dallas' pitch leans entirely on business ties. What did Rich Paul tell Forbes? "I...

DHJ Quick Take: Reaves Secures Historic Extension With Lakers Record-Breaking Deal: Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million contract extension to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, landing the richest contract for an undrafted player in NBA history. Stellar Stat Line: The massive payday follows a career-best campaign...

DHJ Quick Take: Updates on Reaves & LeBron Prioritizing Reaves' Return: The Los Angeles Lakers are widely expected to re-sign Austin Reaves this offseason, keeping the vital guard in Los Angeles despite an upcoming competitive free-agency market. Hitting the Open Market: To facilitate his next deal, the Arkansas native will...

DHJ Quick Take: Nets Prepare Massive Offer for Reaves Huge Offer Looming: The Brooklyn Nets are expected to aggressively pursue Austin Reaves in unrestricted free agency this offseason by offering him a massive four-year, $178.5 million maximum contract. Opt-Out Official: The Arkansas native is set to decline his player option...

DHJ Quick Take: Reaves' Free Agency Ambitions Max Contract Pursuit: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is reportedly looking to command a maximum contract in free agency this offseason. Opt-Out Impending: The Arkansas native is widely expected to decline his player option for next season to officially enter unrestricted free...

DHJ Quick Take: Nets' Potential Austin Reaves Pursuit Brooklyn Interest: The Brooklyn Nets are a potential suitor for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who is widely expected to decline his player option and enter unrestricted free agency this summer. Expected Lakers Return: Despite potential outside pursuit, the prevailing belief...

DHJ Quick Take: Reaves' Public Recruiting of LeBron Desire for Return: Austin Reaves publicly expressed to TMZ Sports his strong desire for LeBron James to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Shared Free Agency: Both players are hitting the market this summer; the 41-year-old James enters unrestricted free...

DHJ Quick Take Dončić’s Stance: Luka Dončić has reportedly informed the Lakers' front office that he is opposed to including Austin Reaves in any trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, viewing Reaves as a vital long-term partner and "close friend" on the roster. Reaves' Free Agency: Reaves is widely expected to...

DHJ Quick Take: The Space City Fallout The Lakers’ Depth Trap: It is a staggering failure for the Rockets to be down 3-1 against a Lakers squad missing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. While LeBron James continues to defy age, Houston’s inability to capitalize on a shorthanded opponent suggests the...