Austin Reaves’ Contracts and Salary Breakdown: How Much is the NBA Sensation Earning?
Going undrafted in 2021, Austin Reaves has made one hell of a turnaround. So exactly how much is the Lakers shooting guard earning now?
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves has had one dramatic start to life in the NBA. Remaining undrafted in 2021, Austin didn’t quite have many options on the table other than signing a two-way contract with the Lakers. Many said he would just remain another unwanted reserve on the squad.
But how Austin has turned the tides in clutch moments and delivered for his team speaks volumes for the 24-year-old’s potential. Since signing his standard two-way contract later in 2021, Reaves has come a long way in terms of his game as well as his importance in the team.
The topic of whether Hillbilly Kobe, as he is affectionately called, would remain with the Lakers has sparked far too many speculations. Supporters are emphatic that they want to have their star for many seasons to come, and the Lakers are planning to try to convince Reeves to agree to a contract extension. In the meantime, here’s all you need to know about Austin Reaves’ contract and salary breakdown.
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Current Contract Breakdown
In the course of fate, Reaves was left undrafted during the NBA 2021 draft. Eventually, he had to sign a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on August 3, 2021. It wasn’t until the 27th of September that the shooting guard finally got his standard NBA contract that saw him sign for two years with the LA Lakers.
The $2,488,776/2yrs guaranteed contract came with an annual average salary of $1,244,388 until the end of the 2022-23 season. During the first year of his contract, Reeves earned $925,258, which would go on to hike more than $600,000 for the current season.
Reeves is set to earn a base salary of $1,563,518 this year while carrying a cap hit of $1,563,518 and a dead cap value of $1,563,518 for the 2022-23 season. Austin will become a Restricted Free Agent by the end of 2022-23, which keeps the doors open for the Lakers to sign a possible extension with the shooting guard.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 2 yr(s) / $2,488,776 | $1,244,388 | $100,000 | Minimum | 2023 / RFA |
Salary Breakdown
- Current Salary: $1,563,518
- Salary Per Month: $130,239
- Salary Per Week: $32,573,
- Salary Per Game: $19,067
- Salary Per Quarter: $4,767
- Salary Per Minute: $397
Previous Contracts and Salaries
Austin had previously signed a two-way contract with the Lakers on August 3, 2021. Later he got his standard 2-year contract on September 27, 2021, which saw the shooting guard seal a $2,488,776 deal until 2023.
2021- 2022
| CONTRACT | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 1 yr(s) | Two-way | 2022 / RFA |
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