Height
6'7"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
24
College
Wake Forest
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.5"
Reach
8'8.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 10.25"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 207 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 45.6% | 35.1% | 75.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs OKC | L 87-123 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1-7 | 0-4 | -19 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.0M
Guaranteed
$12.0M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jake LaRavia's two-year, $12M extension with the Lakers earns a C- CVI, reflecting a middling deal that feels neither savvy nor catastrophic for a franchise operating in championship-or-bust mode. At $6M annually, the Lakers are paying serviceable starter money for a power forward who projects as exactly that — a solid rotation piece who can stretch the floor and handle multiple positions, but lacks the upside to meaningfully impact a title run. The short-term commitment works in LA's favor, preserving flexibility for the 2026 offseason when they'll need to make bigger moves around an aging LeBron James, but the contract also suggests the front office is settling for roster depth rather than swinging for impact talent. LaRavia's development timeline as a young forward aligns poorly with the Lakers' immediate championship window, making this feel like a safe but uninspiring investment. While $6M AAV won't cripple their cap sheet, it represents the kind of middling allocation that championship contenders typically avoid — decent value for a rotation player, but hardly the needle-moving addition Lakers fans were hoping to see.
Performance Analysis
Jake LaRavia earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA power forwards this season. Through 207 games, Jake is contributing 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in his role. Jake's strongest area is FG% at 45.6, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.8 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Jake ranks 45th. At 24, Jake is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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