Lonzo Ball gives blunt assessment on $240 million Austin Reaves question facing Lakers
Lonzo Ball has publicly questioned whether Austin Reaves is worth a potential $240 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ball suggested that Reaves, who is approaching unrestricted free agency, should be traded for Peyton Watson instead. The Lakers face a critical decision on how to balance their roster between offensive production and defensive capabilities.
- ▪Austin Reaves is a 27-year-old guard for the Los Angeles Lakers approaching unrestricted free agency.
- ▪Lonzo Ball criticized the idea of a $240 million extension for Reaves, suggesting he is not worth that amount.
- ▪The Lakers must decide between paying Reaves for his offensive contributions or focusing on a more balanced roster with defensive players.
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NBA Lonzo Ball gives blunt assessment on $240 million Austin Reaves question facing Lakers By Ryan Anderson Published May 28, 2026, 2:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into one of their most important roster decisions in years, and Austin Reaves has become a central figure in that debate. As the 27-year-old guard approaches unrestricted free agency, a potential five-year, $240 million extension hangs in the the balance. Now former Laker Lonzo Ball is makign headlines by questioning whether Reaves is worth anywhere near that figure. “Nah, I’m not doing that,” Ball said on the “Ball in the Family” podcast. “I got $150 million for him… plays no defense. I keep him, but not for $240.
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