The Spurs are quite interested in the Lakers backcourt player. Will they offer him a contract with an annual salary of 35 million yuan?

American media Clutch Points Lakers reporter Anthony Irwin talked about some news about Austin Reaves. Irwin believes that Reeves' next contract may see a significant increase in annual salary, and he may also receive a generous contract from the San Antonio Spurs.

Irwin said: Reeves' next contract is expected to require up to $35 million a year, with the Spurs being one of the teams that are very interested in him. Irwin continued: Reeves will most likely choose to refuse to execute the player option in the 2026-27 contract after the end of next season. If he chooses to enter the free market, he will likely receive a long-term contract with an annual salary of between $30 million and $35 million. If Reeves chooses to jump to his existing contract, he will become an unrestricted free agent next summer, which will also attract the attention of many teams. A league source said several teams, including the Spurs, are closely watching Reeves' free agent status, and they are willing to provide him with large offers.

In the NBA regular season last season, Reeves played 73 games in 82 games, averaging 34.9 minutes per game, averaging 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 2.4 turnovers and 2.1 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 46%, a three-point shooting percentage of 37.7%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 87.7%. In the playoffs, Reeves played 5 games in total, with averaging 39.3 minutes per game, averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks. He also had 2.8 turnovers and 3.6 fouls. His shooting percentage was 41.1%, three-point shooting percentage was 31.9%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 85.7%.

Reeves' overall performance last season was pretty good, and he showed great adaptability during the regular season. Whether it is the No. 1 position or the No. 2 position, whether it is the ball-handed attack or the offense, whether it is scoring or organization, whether it is Luka Doncic or Doncic is not present, Reeves can show strong personal abilities, and he can also play a good effect on the court. With Reeves' performance like this, it is very normal for him to get the attention of various teams. For the Lakers, they also need to seriously consider Reeves' prospects in the team. It takes a huge price to stay Reeves, and they also need to judge whether they want to take him at a high price when Reeves' transaction value is high? Or are they willing to give him a bigger contract?