Austin Reaves has exploded onto the scene as a borderline All-Star last season, and he recently rejected a new Lakers' contract offer.

Austin Reaves Emerges as Trade Candidate After Declining New Deal With Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers just offered guard Austin Reaves a four-year contract extension worth north of $89 million, which would have kept him locked into the team for the next six seasons.

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.