Yesterday's Price Not Today's Price: Austin Reaves Bets on Himself

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Late Night Lake Show

RJ Barnes

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Welcome to Late Night Lake Show, where real hoops talk meets Lakers culture. Hosted by Ricky, Kwame and Jody, we break down everything from game nights to drama drops — Luka’s brilliance, LeBron’s legacy, Redick’s vision, and all the chaos in between.

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Yesterday's Price Not Today's Price: Austin Reaves Bets on Himself

Late Night Lake Show

37 minutes

3 months ago

Yesterday's Price Not Today's Price: Austin Reaves Bets on Himself

Back in June, Austin Reaves walked away from $89 million - and with the dog days of summer upon us, it's the perfect time to unpack why this might be the smartest move in Lakerland. We break down why AR turned down the extension, what he could be worth in 2026, and whether the Lakers can afford to lose another homegrown talent. Plus, Luka's physical transformation has Slovenia buzzing ahead of EuroBasket, Christmas Day matchups are set, and we dive into whether this Lakers roster can actually compete in the loaded Western Conference. Is yesterday's price really not today's price? Let's find out. Topics:

00:00 Introduction and Context of Player Contracts
02:46 Austin Reeves' Contract Negotiations
05:12 Market Trends and Team Strategies
07:23 Chicago Bulls' Contract History
10:02 NBA Offseason and Anticipation for the Season
11:51 Christmas Day Matchups and Anticipations
17:58 Opening Night: Lakers vs. Warriors
21:46 Lakers' Social Media Dominance
27:59 Luka's Transformation and Expectations
33:43 Austin Reeves' Contract Situation