The Lakers would be very open to trading LeBron James for Jarrett Allen, per @WindhorstESPN
“Obviously, LeBron would have to want to sign with the Cavs, but if your pathway to paying LeBron the money is to trade Jarrett Allen for him, the Lakers would KILL for Jarrett Allen. KILL for him. All right? They would do that deal in 17-tenths of a second.”
(Via @ESPNCleveland )
That Austin Reaves contract will play out as one of the worst signings in NBA history. Playoff dropper, can't defend, injury prone, and he is OLD. Seems like the Lakers are SCARED.
Austin Reaves will make $41.3 million during the 2026-27 NBA season
That's more than:
- Chet Holmgren ($41.25 million)
- Paolo Banchero (41.25 million)
- Jalen Williams ($41.25 million)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($40.8 million)
- Tyrese Maxey ($40.7 million)
- Jalen Brunson ($37.7 million)
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.