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Austin Reaves is not concerned about bigger expectations this season

Austin Reaves has entered a new era with the Los Angeles Lakers, now earning a four-year, $184 million contract that finally aligns with his standing as one of the NBA’s top guards. After years on two-way or under-market deals—including a four-year, $54 million contract despite his key role—Reaves is now properly compensated for his production, which saw him thrive in the 2025-26 season when healthy.

His focus remains unwavering: contributing to wins, not chasing box-score numbers. In a recent interview, Reaves dismissed concerns about heightened expectations, emphasizing that his priority is executing at a championship level, whether that means 15 points in a victory or 30 in a loss.

The chemistry he developed with Luka Dončić last season, particularly offensively, could be a major factor in the Lakers’ success this year, provided Reaves stays on the court and maintains his elite playmaking and scoring efficiency.

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