The news happens in the NBA. After a Draft that left us many interesting thingsbeing, in a national key, the selection of Aday Mara by the Oklahoma City Thunder at pick 12 and, thirteen positions later, Sergio de Larrea by the Lakers, we continue with news in a few Lakers that, first, they traded him to the Knicks. In the end, the Valladolid native ended up joining the Dallas Mavericks after an exchange with the New Yorkers. But, back to California, rumors about Angelenos continue to hauntalthough, this time, in a positive way.
He project of the Lakers seems to take shape. With the incorporation of Cameron Carr in the lottery, now we must add the possibility that Austin Reavesteam guard for the last five seasons, stay according to Shams CharaniaESPN journalist. Reaves, who joined the franchise in August 2021, was not chosen in the NBA draft and, based on work, effort and innate talent, has managed to carve out a niche in one of the best clubs in the best league in the world.
A record contract for someone who went undrafted
The player, whose contract expired at the end of the season, wanted to go to the free agency for get the greatest possible return economically speaking. Aware that there would be no shortage of offers, the one from Arkansas took advantage of his situation to do so and negotiate with some Lakers who have thrown the house over the roof for his services: with an extension of four years and 185 million dollars in totalthe North American becomes the player with highest contract without being chosen in the NBA draft.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, during a Lakers game.
Now, with the escort tied up, will lead, along with Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers in a course in which they aspire to take a leap in quality and have the courage to opt for the ring, although remains to be seen If the duo, whose relationship is very fluid on and off the court, will be accompanied by a LeBron James who, at 41 years old, seeks to continue his career in the league.