India, June 27 -- Amid the buzz around the 2025 NBA draft, Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Austin Reaves has formally declined a max extension from the side. The deal would have earned him a whopping $89.2 million during the next four seasons. Reaves, who remained eligible for the big pay raise this offseason, has decided to remain patient for his next extension. He was roped in by the Los Angeles Lakers after he went undrafted a few years ago, The Athletic reported.

The 27-year-old currently has a year remaining as part of his current contract with the side and later a player option in 2026-27.

League sources told The Athletic the player declined max extension this week. He now looks ahead to kick-start the third year of his four-year,...