Rivers refuses to renew his contract and wants to try out the free agent market? The Lakers biggest offseason problem!

With the end of the Lakers season, offseason lineup adjustments have become the focus. The issue of Austin Reeves' stay or not is sparking heated discussion - the 26-year-old defender is the Lakers "not selling" but may refuse to renew his contract for 89.2 million yuan in four years!

[Lakes' Attitude: Resolutely not sell "Rural Mamba "]

Pellinka publicly stated

General Manager Pelinka called Reeves tied with James and Doncic as "not selling products", emphasizing that he is one of the team's future cores.

Team reporter confirmed his willingness to stay in the team

"The Athletic" reporter Buha revealed: "The Lakers have always refused to trade Reeves in the past three years, and the management regards him as the cornerstone of the team building. "

But the contradiction is that Reeves' existing contract (53.83 million in four years) can be regarded as one of the most valuable contracts in the league. In 2023, the Spurs wanted to use 84 million in four years to poach, but were toughly matched by the Lakers.

Highlight moments:

After February, the team led the team to 21 wins and 11 losses,

The three-point shooting rate in a single month approached 40%,

Organizational ability has been significantly improved (assisted to a career high)

Hidden danger:

Defensive end has become a loophole (the opponent's shooting rate has increased by 3.3% against him)

Playoffs injury-related combat efficiency plummeted

[Contract renewal dilemma: 89.2 million can't keep people? 】

Labor-Management Agreement Limitation

Due to the "early bird right" rule, the Lakers can only provide 4 years, 89.2 million early renewal (average salary of 22.3 million).

Reeves' ambition

Sources revealed that he is more inclined to jump out of the contract in 2026 and try the free agent market, and he can sign over 150 million in five years. Salary expert analysis:

" Considering the surge in salary cap brought by the new broadcast contract, Reeves is completely worth 30 million annual salary in 2026, and may even hit 35 million. "——Bobby Marks

[Difficulty choice: What should the Lakers do? 】

Plan 1: Forced to retain people

Advantages: Retain "Janedong "Core framework

Risk: He may be lost in 2026

Program 2: Taking advantage of the high transaction

Potential returns: High-quality 3D players + first-round pick

Hidden dangers: The locker room chemical reaction collapsed

Fans hotly discussed:

"I picked up 54 million and can't keep 90 million now? "

"Defense black holes with Doncic, The Lakers' backcourt must become a sieve! "

"Learn to deal with Poole, trade early and trade to exchange combat power! "

[Ultimate Forecast]

Short-term: The Lakers will try to renew their contract with 89.2 million for 4 years, but the success rate is less than 30%

Long-term: The 2025-26 season may become Reeves' "Contract Year Outbreak Show"

Dark Horse May: If the Lakers win the championship next season, there will be no suspense in renewing the contract