Though Austin Reaves declined a max contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the two sides reportedly are still interested in figuring out a new deal.

Explore the future of the Lakers as Austin Reaves declines a big contract. What does this mean for his role on the team?

There's a clear and obvious reason Austin Reaves chose not to accept any sort of extension offer this week from the Los Angeles Lakers. It's because, in a year's time, Reaves has the chance to sign for basically triple the amount.