If they want to win another NBA championship, the Lakers may need to do something with Austin Reaves they haven't been willing to even consider.

The Los Angeles Lakers face a tough decision as Austin Reaves' contract begins to dwindle. Reaves signed a four-year, $53 million deal with the Lakers in 2023,

During his end-of-the-season press conference, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka said he will attempt to acquire a center this summer. Los Angeles played without a center in Game 5 of the Timberwolves series and was outrebounded 54-37, including 18-8 on the offensive glass.