Jake LaRavia

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Jake LaRavia's Contract Value Index lands at F, putting the deal in a clear band of comparable signings. At $6M AAV on a two-year deal for a fourth-year player, the contract itself carries minimal financial risk—the problem is that LaRavia's D performance grade and the organization's own skepticism about his roster fit have rendered even this modest salary harder to justify. Through 72 games in the 2025-26 season, he's averaging 8.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, and 1.8 APG, production that slots him firmly in depth-piece territory, and the recent narrative around him—punctuated by coaching criticism and questions about whether he can even secure a roster spot heading forward—signals that the Lakers themselves haven't built confidence in his long-term value. For a player at this career stage, that's damaging; a fourth-year player should be entering his prime developmental window, not fighting for organizational commitment. The F grade reflects not a ruinous salary commitment but rather a complete collapse in perceived contract value: the team is no longer convinced the on-court product justifies even a below-market deal, and with the playoffs days away and a potentially season-ending injury adding uncertainty, his position in Los Angeles appears increasingly precarious. The two-year term compounds the problem—it locks in opportunity cost when the front office's messaging suggests they'd prefer flexibility to move on.

Performance Analysis