Austin Reaves has exploded onto the scene as a borderline All-Star last season, and he recently rejected a new Lakers' contract offer.

The Los Angeles Lakers could find themselves in a tricky financial position sooner than later after Austin Reaves recently turned down an extension offer.

Some people think the Los Angeles Lakers should or even need to trade emerging guard Austin Reaves this summer in order to become legitimate championship contenders next season. But it has seemed as if the Lakers would like to keep Reaves, and Reaves has said he wants to be a Laker for life.