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The Los Angeles Lakers are still in the playoff hunt despite LeBron James being out since Feb. 26 with a right foot tendon injury. However, while a 36-37 record that puts them in position to make the play-in tournament as a 10th seed is nothing to brag about, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham believes that […]

Austin Reaves has become a far different player than when the Los Angeles Lakers signed him as an undrafted rookie in August 2021. A guard who excelled in moving off the ball, pulling off hustle plays on the regular, and popping off for the occasional double-digit scoring game, Reaves has become an efficient volume scoring […]

With LeBron James injured, the second-best player for the Los Angeles Lakers in recent weeks has been either D’Angelo Russell or Austin Reaves. Entering Wednesday’s critical victory over the Phoenix Suns, Russell has averaged 20.8 points and 7.3 assists on nearly 40% three-point shooting in the six games since he returned from an ankle sprain. […]

It’s not too often that an undrafted player manages to carve out a long, productive NBA career. After all, it’s rare for talented players to slip through the cracks. But just how likely is it for that undrafted player to step up for a player of LeBron James’ caliber, which is exactly what Austin Reaves […]

Many feared that the Los Angeles Lakers, after showing so much promise after their trade deadline overhaul, would fall off after LeBron James went down with a foot injury that has kept him out since February 28. However, undrafted guard Austin Reaves has taken it upon himself to shoulder some of the scoring load with […]

Austin Reaves is having a breakout sophomore campaign for the Los Angeles Lakers. Since Feb. 9 (17 games), Reaves — coming off a season-saving 35-point performance — is averaging 15.6 points and 4.3 assists on .581/.434/.81o shooting splits while among the league leaders in free throws attempted thanks to his rapidly improving footwork and aggression. […]

With LeBron James out over the past several weeks for the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves has picked up the slack in a major way. King James had nothing but praise for the youngster after his recent 35-point eruption to key yet another LA victory. Perhaps the increased level of LeBron-Reaves searches yielded some fans […]

Austin Reaves is garnering the attention of the national media amidst strong play during the Los Angeles Lakers current push for the playoffs. Without LeBron James, Reaves is stepping up, and JJ Redick took notice on his podcast The Old Man & The Three. "Memes aside, the guy is a d*ck. He competes every night. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have Austin Reaves to thank for the reason their fans are not in full panic mode after a tight 111-105 victory over the Orlando Magic Sunday night. And it seems they are not taking him for granted, either. The Lakers and the guard have mutual interest in re-signing this offseason, per […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have not had the best past one and a half years or so. Since the beginning of the 2021-22 season, the Lakers have only put up a 68-86 record, and they remain on the fringes of the 2022-23 postseason hunt. However, one bright spot amidst their foray into mediocrity has been […]

Austin Reaves swooped in and saved the day for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. He may have saved their season, too. All that was missing was the cape. The second-year guard came off the bench to drop a career-high 35 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists. He […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans made sure to shower Austin Reaves with the love and recognition he deserves after the youngster powered the Purple and Gold to a crucial victory against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Reaves exploded for 35 points in the game, going 9-of-14 from the field and making 16 of his 18 attempts […]

While LeBron James remains out due to a foot injury, Skip Bayless has found a way to diss him thanks to Los Angeles Lakers swingman Austin Reaves. Sure enough, it shouldn’t be a surprise that Bayless will do everything just to mention LeBron in his takes since he knows it will bring him views. At […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic Sunday night, 111-105 at Crypto.com Arena. Despite once again playing without LeBron James, the Lakers got an unexpected yet masterful performance from Austin Reaves. Reaves scored a career-high 35 points off the bench. Incredibly, it only took Reaves 14 shots to get his 35 points, going 9-for-14 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have LeBron James on Sunday night against the Orlando Magic, but they did have Austin Reaves. At least for one night, Reaves closed the game out just like King James would. Lakers fans were left in awe as Reaves poured in a career-high 35 points, including several clutch buckets to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ bumpy 2022-23 campaign saw them hit another roadblock on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers seemed to be heading towards a big win over the Mavs, but Maxi Kleber hit a buzzer-beating three to win the game for Dallas at the last second by a score of 111-110. And after […]

D’Angelo Russell has been making waves since joining the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA trade deadline. Unsurprisingly, the former All-Star has also left quite an impression on his new teammates. Just as Austin Reaves. Reaves had nothing but high praise for Russell after watching the new Lakers recruit dominate the Toronto Raptors on Sunday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been arguably one of the best teams in the NBA following the trade deadline. The Lakers are 8-3 since they made a couple of trades at the deadline and they have vaulted themselves upward in the Western Conference standings. Second-year wing Austin Reaves has been a big part of the […]

LeBron James heaped a ton of praise on Anthony Davis after the big man went beast mode to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. However, LeBron knows Davis didn’t do it alone and made sure to give credit where it is due. Both Austin Reaves and Troy Brown […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were without LeBron James (foot), Anthony Davis (precautionary rest), and D’Angelo Russell (ankle) for the second leg of their back-to-back vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder — a matchup Dennis Schroder called a “must-win.” Los Angeles’ revitalized post-trade-deadline depth shined once again. The Lakers — 3-1 since the All-Star break and 4-2 […]

Things got a bit heated between Austin Reaves and Josh Green when the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, with Reaves apparently threatening Green during the altercation. It is a bit tough to tell on video, but Austin Reaves said, “You ain’t s—. I’ll f— you up,” according to Jovan Buha […]

Austin Reaves took a nasty elbow to the head on Saturday night courtesy of Golden State Warriors stud Jonathan Kuminga. The Los Angeles Lakers guard looked banged up after the play that led to Kuminga getting whistled for a flagrant foul. LeBron James, who was sitting this game out due to a foot injury, was […]

Austin Reaves is made of some sturdy stuff. The Los Angeles Lakers guard took an elbow from Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga to the face in the first half of Saturday night’s game at Chase Center but stayed in the game. Austin Reaves even managed to go 1-for-2 from the foul line for that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t produce a ton of highlights in their shorthanded loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena, with one glaring exception: Austin Reaves channeled Allen Iverson-on-Michael Jordan and absolutely cooked Giannis Antetokounmpo on a crossover and drive to the hoop. The move sent LeBron James, Bronny James (sitting […]

Austin Reaves hopes to return to the lineup on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Reaves has missed the past 16 games with a hamstring injury. Excluding Rui Hachimura (who has played six games in Los Angeles), the sophomore wing is second on the Lakers in plus/minus, […]

It has been nearly a month now since we last saw Austin Reaves take the court for the Los Angeles Lakers. The good news is that the 6-foot-5 point guard now appears to be closing in on his return as he makes significant progress on his road to recovery from a lingering hamstring injury. On […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t having a very good 2022-23 campaign, but one bright spot for them on the season has been the continued development of Austin Reaves. Reaves has found a consistent role in the Lakers rotation, and has taken a nice step forward in his second season as part of L.A.’s backcourt (10.8 […]

Playing alongside a legend like LeBron James would be a treat for any young player. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who has the privilege of learning from The King each and every day. In a recent interview with HoopsHype, Reaves revealed how Bron has made him a more confident player since landing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-26, 13th) have been making slight headway in the Western Conference, but could still use some help on the perimeter. Austin Reaves (10.8 points per game) could provide some-needed reinforcement in that area, but his most recent injury status update offers little clarity on when he could be expected back on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation is relatively thin right now, with numerous players out, headlined by Anthony Davis. However, they’re also down two key figures in Lonnie Walker and Austin Reaves. Prior to Friday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Darvin Ham provided a key update on both guys. Via Michael Corvo: “Darvin Ham […]

After receiving some brutal injury news on Friday, Los Angeles Lakers fans are bracing for a tough next couple of weeks for their beloved purple & gold. It was revealed that fan-favorite Austin Reaves is expected to miss at least two weeks with a hamstring injury. Joining him on the sidelines will be Lonnie Walker […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been sitting on an open roster spot since waiving Matt Ryan in late November. With a razor-thin squad around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers need every bit of help they can get. Thus, it’s no surprise that the Lakers are throwing darts on the 10-day contract wall to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers posted a lengthy injury report for Friday night’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena, which included LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis (duh), Lonnie Walker IV, Troy Brown Jr., Damian Jones, and, in a surprise, Austin Reaves. LeBron (left ankle soreness) and Westbrook (left foot soreness) are probable. LeBron […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is nearing the halfway mark, which means that the 2023 NBA All-Star game is right around the corner. Earning an All-Star selection is a prestigious accomplishment for many of the top players in the league, and the All-Star game is a great way to see the best players in the game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook have each enjoyed better years than 2022, at least on the basketball court. The Lakers went 30-51 in 2022. LeBron, while still superb and defying Father Time, has dealt with a handful of injuries and repeatedly vocalized frustration with the state of the team. […]

In a season that has not gone all that well for the Los Angeles Lakers, the continued development of second-year guard Austin Reaves has been one of the team’s lone bright spots. So much so that it’s possible this coming off-season, his current play could force the Lakers to push further into the luxury tax […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be awfully shorthanded for their matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Monday night at the Footprint Center. The Lakers announced that LeBron James (ankle soreness) and Austin Reaves (ankle sprain) will miss the second leg of the back-to-back. The Lakers decision to rest LeBron can be viewed as […]

Anthony Davis has been playing at an MVP level for the Los Angeles Lakers of late. LeBron James hasn’t been bad himself, but he’s not exactly in the race at the moment. Then again, he’s won the MVP trophy four times in the past, so this is obviously something that he’s more than familiar with. […]

Austin Reaves didn’t need to call for the ball. He knew LeBron James would find him. After Reaves’ latest clutch three-pointer for the Los Angeles Lakers, the sophomore wing brought up an old (and I thought long retired) criticism of LeBron: his willingness to trust a teammate in late-game situations. Reaves — who nailed a […]