One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is Austin Reaves‘ restricted free agency. Reaves really came into his own in year two, playing a huge role in getting the Lakers into the NBA Playoffs and then advancing them into the Western Conference Finals.
The Lakers don’t make it as far as they did without Reaves’ efforts. However, it is a double-edged sword as it also increased his value in free agency. With several teams having cap space and there being a thin free-agent class, Reaves could end up getting much more than anyone could have predicted 12 months ago.