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The guard admitted he has not fully processed LeBron James\u2019 departure, saying that starting a season without him will feel different after eight years in purple and gold.<\/p>\n<p>Reaves signed a four-year, $180 million deal, a contract that according to ESPN gives the Lakers more financial flexibility moving forward. \u201cMy heart was in L.A. the whole time,\u201d Reaves said, confirming his desire to remain with the franchise long term.<\/p>\n<p>In the Lakers\u2019 new era, Reaves will be asked to lead alongside Luka Doncic, whom he described as one of his best friends. 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