Explore the future of the Lakers as Austin Reaves declines a big contract. What does this mean for his role on the team?

Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Austin Reaves is eligible for a big pay raise this offseason, but he has decided to be patient regarding his next extension. According to The Athletic, Reaves formally declined a max extension from the Lakers that would have paid him $89.2 million over the next four years.

Austin Reaves rejected the Lakers recent contract extension offer, but the two sides are still reportedly interested in finding a deal.