UPDATE:Austin Reaves is returning to the Los AngelesLakers.
Reaves, a restricted free agent, agreed to a four-year, $56 million Early Bird maximum contract.
The Lakers also signed free agent cente Jaxson Hayes.
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The deals keep General Manager Rob Pelinkas promise to keep his teams young core together.
Pelinka is eyeing the future, when 38-year-old LeBron James is likely to no longer be with the team.
Jamess contract runs through the 2024-2025 season.
EARLIER:Forget that fever dream ofKyrie Irvingreuniting with LeBron James for one last charge at a championship.
The dynamic duo went only 5-11 when both played together
Irving, 31, is an eight-time All-Star.
The Los Angeles Lakers had an important, albeit less impactful, signing to announce.
Taurean Prince is also joining the Lake Show.
The seven-year NBA veteran averaged 9.1 points last year for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
