Lakers Eye Reaves, Cam Thomas?
Austin Reaves may become a free agent with Utah interested [https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-trade-rumors/los-angeles-lakers/utah-jazz-interested-signing-austin-reaves-lakers-could-lose-star-guard-summer], and the Lakers may pursue Cam Thomas [https://www.blogdebasket.com/en/2026/03/10/nba-rumors-the-piece-angeles-lakers-want-to-accompany-luka-doncic-in-the-backcourt].
Austin Reaves is expected to decline his $14.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season and become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Utah Jazz reportedly have strong interest in signing Reaves, hoping to pair him with Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Ace Bailey. Reaves is having a great season, averaging 23.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. He turned down an $89 million contract extension earlier this season, possibly seeking a five-year, $241 million max deal with the Lakers. The Lakers may have around $60 million in cap space next season, depending on the salary cap increase. Cam Thomas is set for unrestricted free agency in 2026, and the Lakers' need for scoring could make them a landing spot. Thomas would need to adapt to playing alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
