Austin Reaves' decision to decline the Lakers' max extension offer puts him in a place to earn a massive payday next season. But with the risk of seeing him walk away for nothing in free agency, we explore a trade scenario to bring something back to the Lakers in return.

Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Austin Reaves is eligible for a big pay raise this offseason, but he has decided to be patient regarding his next extension. According to The Athletic, Reaves formally declined a max extension from the Lakers that would have paid him $89.2 million over the next four years.

The Los Angeles Lakers could find themselves in a tricky financial position sooner than later after Austin Reaves recently turned down an extension offer.