{"id":89201,"date":"2025-08-14T07:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T07:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=89201"},"modified":"2025-08-14T07:33:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T07:33:41","slug":"reaves-eyes-heat-style-payday-lakers-guard-wants-massive-contract-like-miami-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=89201","title":{"rendered":"Lakers Guard Pursues Substantial Contract Similar to Miami Counterpart&#8217;s Heat-Style Compensation Package"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-cdg4-3.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/533071042_122229685640121356_5776579572607704451_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s565x565_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=111&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=8auKDRlwb_4Q7kNvwHeHSsK&amp;_nc_oc=AdlZESUuPI0aTW86fMxc3GKl3jTQaeoE_Mx5X1kXw-KyHIUaxV6v6i53yOaDtkBvELU&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-3.xx&amp;_nc_gid=4LE9aIw2AC8KAyPNE3tx0Q&amp;oh=00_AfX-3B8-kifM4ZEjTYIkl0G9hK1Nlu6lljxNNv2DVKP-2g&amp;oe=68A36F58\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 1 ng\u01b0\u1eddi, \u0111ang ch\u01a1i b\u00f3ng r\u1ed5 v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n cho bi\u1ebft '44 LAKERS 15 Miami Heat BREAKING'\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The NBA offseason, when on-court action slows, is a breeding ground for contract discussions. And for the Los Angeles Lakers, the name on everyone\u2019s mind isn\u2019t a superstar, but a player who was once undrafted:\u00a0<strong>Austin Reaves<\/strong>. His journey from an unknown senior at Oklahoma to a key player for the Lakers is a fairytale story. But now, that story is at a major crossroads. Will the Lakers be willing to pay a lucrative contract to keep Reaves, especially with new, tighter luxury tax regulations?<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. The \u201cMiraculous\u201d Journey of Austin Reaves<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_1_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_1\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=1&amp;us_privacy=1---&amp;gdpr_consent=CQV1GwAQV1GwAEsACBENB3FoAP_gAEPgACQwK1IB_C7EbCFCiDp3IKMEMAhHABBAYsAwAAYBAwAADBIQIAQCgkEYBASAFCACCAAAKASBAAAgCAAAAUAAIAAVAABAAAwAIBAIIAAAgAAAAEAIAAAACIAAEQCAAAAEAEAAkAgAAAIASAAAAAAAAACBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAAAAQAAQAAAAAAAiAAAAAAAABAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAAAQR2QD-F2I2EKFEHCuQUYIYBCuACAAxYBgAAwCBgAAGCQgQAgFJIIkCAEAIEAAEAAAQAgCAABQEBAAAIAAAAAqAACAABgAQCAQQIABAAAAgIAAAAAAEQAAIgEAAAAIAIABABAAAAQAkAAAAAAAAAECAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEABgAAAAAABEAAAAAAAACAQIAAA&amp;addtl_consent=2~61.89.122.184.196.230.314.318.442.445.494.550.576.827.1029.1033.1046.1047.1051.1097.1126.1166.1301.1342.1415.1725.1765.1942.1958.1987.2068.2072.2074.2107.2213.2219.2223.2224.2328.2331.2387.2416.2501.2567.2568.2575.2657.2686.2778.2869.2878.2908.2920.2963.3005.3023.3100.3126.3219.3234.3235.3253.3309.3731.6931.8931.13731.15731~dv.&amp;gpp_sid=-1&amp;client=ca-pub-2388584177550957&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=4058120309&amp;adk=1775601452&amp;adf=2083854743&amp;pi=t.ma~as.4058120309&amp;w=774&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1755155531&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=774x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnbalove.topnewsource.com%2Freaves-eyes-heat-style-payday-lakers-guard-wants-massive-contract-like-miami-star%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawMKb-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOMEZBU0xBT1FDY3FJRFlNAR5obDSWT1gVhsM22Hz1KSphiD3DHHzpQTAPmjjNkAxkw-9hNYEBphzcwrsQ3w_aem_wVna2y2eipCIgjQHWvz2Sg&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTQuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM5LjAuNzI1OC42NyIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjY0IixbWyJOb3Q7QT1CcmFuZCIsIjk5LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM5LjAuNzI1OC42NyJdLFsiQ2hyb21pdW0iLCIxMzkuMC43MjU4LjY3Il1dLDBd&amp;dt=1755156634476&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=290&amp;idt=77&amp;shv=r20250813&amp;mjsv=m202508070101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Df7661ba3177e1cb7%3AT%3D1740065199%3ART%3D1755156095%3AS%3DALNI_MbCrQRaEwlTGLqmxAq_AhlFJDsnhA&amp;gpic=UID%3D000010449b6b3d10%3AT%3D1740065199%3ART%3D1755156095%3AS%3DALNI_MZ6tb15Hey6SL6hIYEWUoO3WuI6og&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D01b4ec6e51fd57b4%3AT%3D1740065199%3ART%3D1755156095%3AS%3DAA-AfjZ8qTA1ueuPCGnAlYVPLHsT&amp;prev_fmts=0x0&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=3898527826109&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=420&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=864&amp;u_w=1536&amp;u_ah=816&amp;u_aw=1536&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.25&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=373&amp;ady=1288&amp;biw=1521&amp;bih=695&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=31093926%2C31093928%2C31093934%2C31093975%2C31093983%2C42532523%2C95362656%2C95367636%2C95369086%2C95368518%2C95359265&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=1342150300994913&amp;tmod=1235970615&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1536%2C0%2C1536%2C816%2C1536%2C695&amp;vis=2&amp;rsz=M%7C%7CEebr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4y&amp;ifi=2&amp;uci=a!2&amp;btvi=1&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=3372\" name=\"aswift_1\" width=\"774\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!2\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"COXfk4DkiY8DFXA6VQgdP4wdPw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Few would have believed that a player who shot just 30.5% from three in his final college season and went undrafted would become a crucial player for a franchise like the Lakers. But Austin Reaves did just that. Last season, he had a breakout performance, averaging\u00a0<strong>20.2 points per game<\/strong>\u00a0and establishing himself as a reliable \u201cthird scorer\u201d alongside Luka Doncic and other stars. Reaves is not just a skilled player; he\u2019s a symbol of hard work and resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. 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Reaves, a player with no deep pedigree, has had such a rapid rise that it\u2019s difficult to determine his market value.<\/p>\n<p>According to NBC Sports, Reaves is reportedly seeking a contract in the range of\u00a0<strong>Tyler Herro<\/strong>\u00a0of the Miami Heat, who signed a four-year, $120 million deal (or $30 million per year). Herro was a No. 13 overall pick and has an All-Star appearance to his name. Reaves believes that based on his performance, he deserves a similar salary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=1&amp;us_privacy=1---&amp;gdpr_consent=CQV1GwAQV1GwAEsACBENB3FoAP_gAEPgACQwK1IB_C7EbCFCiDp3IKMEMAhHABBAYsAwAAYBAwAADBIQIAQCgkEYBASAFCACCAAAKASBAAAgCAAAAUAAIAAVAABAAAwAIBAIIAAAgAAAAEAIAAAACIAAEQCAAAAEAEAAkAgAAAIASAAAAAAAAACBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAAAAQAAQAAAAAAAiAAAAAAAABAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAAAQR2QD-F2I2EKFEHCuQUYIYBCuACAAxYBgAAwCBgAAGCQgQAgFJIIkCAEAIEAAEAAAQAgCAABQEBAAAIAAAAAqAACAABgAQCAQQIABAAAAgIAAAAAAEQAAIgEAAAAIAIABABAAAAQAkAAAAAAAAAECAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEABgAAAAAABEAAAAAAAACAQIAAA&amp;addtl_consent=2~61.89.122.184.196.230.314.318.442.445.494.550.576.827.1029.1033.1046.1047.1051.1097.1126.1166.1301.1342.1415.1725.1765.1942.1958.1987.2068.2072.2074.2107.2213.2219.2223.2224.2328.2331.2387.2416.2501.2567.2568.2575.2657.2686.2778.2869.2878.2908.2920.2963.3005.3023.3100.3126.3219.3234.3235.3253.3309.3731.6931.8931.13731.15731~dv.&amp;gpp_sid=-1&amp;client=ca-pub-2388584177550957&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=1788791218&amp;adf=3968455546&amp;pi=t.aa~a.1381849204~i.19~rp.4&amp;w=774&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1755155531&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=8928851373&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=774x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnbalove.topnewsource.com%2Freaves-eyes-heat-style-payday-lakers-guard-wants-massive-contract-like-miami-star%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawMKb-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOMEZBU0xBT1FDY3FJRFlNAR5obDSWT1gVhsM22Hz1KSphiD3DHHzpQTAPmjjNkAxkw-9hNYEBphzcwrsQ3w_aem_wVna2y2eipCIgjQHWvz2Sg&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=194&amp;rw=774&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTQuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM5LjAuNzI1OC42NyIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjY0IixbWyJOb3Q7QT1CcmFuZCIsIjk5LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM5LjAuNzI1OC42NyJdLFsiQ2hyb21pdW0iLCIxMzkuMC43MjU4LjY3Il1dLDBd&amp;dt=1755156639954&amp;bpp=3&amp;bdt=5767&amp;idt=3&amp;shv=r20250813&amp;mjsv=m202508070101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Df7661ba3177e1cb7%3AT%3D1740065199%3ART%3D1755156639%3AS%3DALNI_MbCrQRaEwlTGLqmxAq_AhlFJDsnhA&amp;gpic=UID%3D000010449b6b3d10%3AT%3D1740065199%3ART%3D1755156639%3AS%3DALNI_MZ6tb15Hey6SL6hIYEWUoO3WuI6og&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D01b4ec6e51fd57b4%3AT%3D1740065199%3ART%3D1755156639%3AS%3DAA-AfjZ8qTA1ueuPCGnAlYVPLHsT&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C774x280%2C774x280&amp;nras=2&amp;correlator=3898527826109&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=420&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=864&amp;u_w=1536&amp;u_ah=816&amp;u_aw=1536&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.25&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=373&amp;ady=1787&amp;biw=1521&amp;bih=695&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=31093926%2C31093928%2C31093934%2C31093975%2C31093983%2C42532523%2C95362656%2C95367636%2C95369086%2C95368518%2C95359265&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=1342150300994913&amp;tmod=1235970615&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1536%2C0%2C1536%2C816%2C1536%2C695&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4y&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=33422\" name=\"aswift_3\" width=\"774\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"CPaSvJDkiY8DFaUxVQgdlsovfw\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, the problem is that Herro\u2019s contract was signed before the new CBA\u2019s stricter luxury tax aprons became a reality. The Heat were reportedly trying to trade Herro almost as soon as they gave him the contract, suggesting they may have overpaid. One anonymous GM put it bluntly: \u201cYou can\u2019t just say, \u2018Well, he averages 20 (points) so he needs to get $30 (million) per year.\u2019 No. You\u2019re going to have to be realistic about what a guy is worth, on both ends of the floor, before you put a number out there. And Austin Reaves should get $24, $25 (million) a year. Not $30.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The Trade-off Between Value and Cap Space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the Lakers now having Luka Doncic and other stars, they must be careful with their cap sheet. If Reaves continues to shine and performs well in the playoffs, the Lakers would likely be \u201cgladly\u201d willing to pay him $30 million per year to keep him. An efficient scorer like Reaves next to Doncic is a valuable asset.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, if Reaves struggles in the playoffs, the Lakers\u2019 front office\u2014who will have significant cap space\u2014might question whether $30 million per year is the best way to spend their money. 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The answer will not only shape Reaves\u2019s future but also the Lakers\u2019 path to another championship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please enable cookies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":89206,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-89201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Lakers Guard Pursues Substantial Contract Similar to Miami Counterpart&#039;s Heat-Style Compensation Package - News 365<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=89201\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Lakers Guard Pursues Substantial Contract Similar to Miami Counterpart&#039;s Heat-Style Compensation Package - 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