The Los Angeles Lakers have made one thing very clear: Austin Reaves isn't going anywhere. Per Lakers Daily, the franchise has reportedly rebuffed more than 20 trade offers for the 27-year-old guard since last season, signaling just how much faith they have in his long-term potential.
Lakers Shut Down Over 20 Trade Offers for Reaves
In fact, sources indicate several teams around the NBA have tried to pry the guard out of Los Angeles, but the Lakers have repeatedly rebuffed them. According to Lakers Daily, the LA team is only pushing the Reaves trade if they will get either Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo.
One NBA executive even forecasted that Reaves could soon sign a massive five-year, $150 million extension to stay with the Lakers - proof of how integral he has become to their future.
From Undrafted to Untradeable
It's quite an extraordinary story that Austin Reaves represents. The 6-foot-5 guard went undrafted in 2021, and he developed into one of the most important and beloved players on the Lakers by his third season. From an overlooked rookie to a fan-favorite starter, his rise epitomizes grit and hard work, typical of what Los Angeles basketball is built off.
Unlike a lot of NBA stories in recent times, dominated by superstar trades, Reaves' loyalty stands apart, Fadeaway World wrote. While the Lakers' front office could fetch a massive return in dealing from top prospects to proven veterans-they have no such plans. Reaves has simply become irreplaceable, thanks to both his on-court impact and off-court demeanor.
Reaves was also rumored in a Lakers-Spurs trade in April.
The Future Face of the Lakers
Reaves currently has a $14.8 million player option for the 2026–27 season, which he's likely to decline to hit free agency. In that case, sources close to the process say money won't be an obstacle. Reaves is said to be more concerned with championships than paychecks, and the Lakers are equally as committed to building around him and Luka Doncic to form one of the league's most dynamic duos.
At 8-3, the Lakers' chemistry has never looked stronger, and Reaves' performance is a huge reason why. He's averaging an eye-popping 30.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 9 assists on 48% shooting. That's enough reason why the Lakers have a tough time letting him go.
The Arkansas-born guard was also linked to a March rumor involving Michael Porter Jr.
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