Nets ready to chase Austin Reaves with four‑year max offer

The Brooklyn Nets are preparing one of the boldest moves of the 2026 offseason, positioning themselves to pursue Austin Reaves should the Los Angeles Lakers guard enter free agency. According to The Athletic, Brooklyn are willing to offer a four‑year, $178.5 million max‑level contract, with several executives believing the 28‑year‑old could command more than $40 million annually.

Reaves is entering the final season of his $53.8 million deal and holds a $15 million player option, while the Lakers retain the ability to offer a five‑year, $241 million extension. After averaging 23.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 51 games, Reaves solidified his role alongside Luka Doncic and helped guide Los Angeles to a 53‑29 record before their playoff exit against Oklahoma City. For Brooklyn, adding a proven scorer of his calibre would accelerate their rebuild following a 20‑62 campaign, providing an immediate offensive anchor around which to reshape the roster.