Austin Reaves is set for a big payday, but that doesn’t mean he will only take the most money the Lakers can offer him.

The on-court chemistry between Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves has been obvious since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired the five-time All-Star in February, but their bond has extended beyond basketball in their nine months as teammates.

Austin Reaves is not obsessed over earning every dollar possible on his next deal and wants to spend his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

Luka Doncic discussed how happy he was that Austin Reaves returned in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA City Edition jerseys for the 2025-26 season have officially been released on Fanatics website, and you can check them out now.

Wednesday's game-winner in Minnesota is the latest of example of Austin Reaves thriving in larger role for short-handed Lakers.