Recently, ESPN reporter Bontemps and Windhorst talked about Lakers guard Austin Reeves.

Bontemps said that it is generally believed within the league that Reeves' annual salary will start at least US$30 million.

Executives of Western Conference teams commented on him one by one: "He has always been a very good player. Now that he can hold the ball and lead the team's offense, there will definitely be teams offering him a big contract next summer."

Another Western Conference team executive said, Since Reeves can get up to a four-year contract with a total value of about $180 million from other teams in the free agent market, if the Lakers offer a five-year contract extension with a higher total salary, it is a good compromise, which can also help Reeves stay in Los Angeles.

This season, Reeves averaged 34.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 10 assists and 1.8 steals per game.