Lakers Reaves, Warriors Porzingis, Hawks Kuminga Eye Extensions

Merlin sees the NBA sliding into offseason mode as 10 teams are already finished and the play-in will add more. Big threads: the Lakers arrive wounded and face big roster choices with LeBron possibly becoming an unrestricted free agent and Austin Reaves likely "to prioritize getting a four to five-year deal," per Jovan Buha. Golden State wants Kristaps Porziņģis back, with "Sources say the Warriors are fully committed to getting a deal done," and Atlanta may decline Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million option to pursue a longer contract. Merlin notes these moves will reshape title windows and cap flexibility. Keeping Reaves long term would anchor the Lakers, Porziņģis in Golden State preserves their championship window, and a multi-year deal for Kuminga buys Atlanta continuity. Expect the market to hum for role pieces more than superstars.