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It’s win or go home now for Team USA and the rest of the world at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Team USA finished a strong group-stage performance with a disappointing loss to Lithuania 110-104 early Sunday morning. There, facing off against a fellow Round 1 group winner, some of the flaws and challenges Team […]

The Austin Reaves hype train is firing on all cylinders now. After an incredible season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Reaves is now being treated as a critical member of the team. His new contract extension, as well as selection to the Team USA lineup, is proof of that. Part of the pressure of being […]

Austin Reaves didn’t have his offensive A-game on Friday in Manila, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard still played an integral role in Team USA’s tightly contested 85-73 win vs. Montenegro at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Reaves came off the bench and played the second-most minutes on the team (24:56), behind Anthony Edwards. Once […]

The second round of the FIBA World Cup saw Team USA face some stiff competition for the first time after dominating their opponents. Against a Nikola Vucevic-led Montenegro squad, the US found themselves in a brutal slugfest. Montenegro gave the team all they could handle and then some. In the end, though, it was a […]

Stephen A Smith is not an easy person to impress. The First Take host has seen a lot of basketball and football in his lifetime to know professionally which ones are the most worthy of praise. One particular player that he has kept an eye on since the NBA playoffs was Austin Reaves. The Los […]

It’s been quite a year for Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves. The 25-year-old became a break out star for the Lakers, particularly during the team’s Conference Finals run where he put up multiple 20 point games and established himself as one of the team’s top players outside of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Since […]

One of the most hilarious rumors that swirled around NBA Twitter during the 2022-23 season was that Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ nascent guard, was dating renowned pop icon Taylor Swift. Plenty of fans believed the altered photo that was making the rounds; but in the end, Reaves himself shot down the rumor, saying […]

As if it was not clear by now, Austin Reaves has arrived. It has been a whirlwind year for the Los Angeles Lakers breakout and FIBA World Cup standout, who is still processing his massive leap in popularity. It can be difficult to stay humble when murals are being made in your honor, but the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is getting more and more publicity as the offseason rages on. This week, Reaves has been getting tons of love in the Philippines during the FIBA World Cup, and now, he’s also getting huge recognition back home in Los Angeles. Recently, a mural was displayed in the City of […]

Once again, Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves stole the show in Team USA’s rousing 109-81 victory over an experienced Greece squad. In 17 minutes, Reaves dropped 15 points (team high), six assists, five rebounds, and two steals on his way to Player of the Game honors. In doing so, Reaves became the first […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is making some fans both in the United States and abroad. Reaves is currently in the Philippines with Team USA for the FIBA World Cup, and the Lakers star recently got a huge ovation from Filipino fans when he was introduced. Fans in the Philippines packed out the place […]

It’s safe to say Team USA has put an impressive, undefeated exhibition slate behind it as the 2023 FIBA World Cup gets fully underway. As the Americans prepare for their second game of group play against Greece on Monday morning, though, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t help but smile when tasked with reacting to […]

They started off slow, but Team USA basketball eventually took off in their tournament opener of the FIBA World Cup on Saturday, beating New Zealand 99-72 in Manila. Los Angeles Lakers standout Austin Reaves undoubtedly made his presence felt for Steve Kerr’s squad with 12 points, six assists, and three steals and also had no […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard (star?) Austin Reaves stole the show in Team USA’s first game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup — a smooth 99-72 win over New Zealand in Manila. Reaves — whose overall rapid ascendency has been encapsulated by his increasingly integral role on this Team USA squad full of young NBA stars […]

Austin Reaves made his debut for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, and it couldn’t have gone any better. The Los Angeles Lakers star entered the game to a roaring Filipino crowd. Fans chanted his name and rooted for the young forward. Reaves repaid the applause with a masterful all-around performance for Team USA […]

Team USA opened up their action in the 2023 FIBA World Cup by cruising past New Zealand with a 99-72 victory, and two guys who led the way in this win were Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves. Edwards and Reaves have both shined for America to this point, and they shared an awesome moment together […]

Austin Reaves has quickly become one of the most popular players in the NBA amid his rise with the Los Angeles Lakers, and that has carried over to the Philippines, where Reaves has quickly made a lot of fans. With Team USA finally kicking off their action in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, one such […]

Everyone in the world’s current generation has grown up to idolize Kobe Bryant. Instinctively shouting “Kobe” when disposing of trash leads to a habit. It can grow subconsciously and manifest in the courts. Many players all around the globe developed this manner. Now, these same kids have blossomed to be like the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The FIBA World Cup is quickly approaching for Team USA, and they certainly have gold medal expectations after going undefeated in all of their exhibition matches. Out of all of their warmup games, the contest against Germany proved to be the toughest, although Team USA ultimately came roaring back from a 16-point deficit to beat […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves might be Team USA’s breakout star at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. That doesn’t mean he’s the best Team USA player, but Austin Reaves’ stock could rise more so than anyone else on the roster. Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jalen Brunson are already […]

Team USA is putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, with their first contest set to take place on Saturday, August 26th against New Zealand. In the meantime, the squad has been taking in the Philippines, and it sounds like Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is thoroughly enjoying […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves does not want to cause controversy while overseas with Team USA. As he and his team participate in the FIBA World Cup, Reaves was recently asked whether he plans to try to recruit some of his talented costars to the Lakers. “I can’t speak on that,” said Reaves, per […]

From the very start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a priority to retain Austin Reaves. Going from being undrafted in 2021 to starting for the Lakers in the playoffs, Reaves rapidly became an integral part of his team’s rotations during the 2022-23 season. This is why Los Angeles could not afford […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is loving the product that Team USA is putting out in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. He was especially hyped by the celebration that Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton put on display after closing out Team Germany in an exhibition match, as James took to Instagram to shout […]

Austin Reaves enjoyed a nice little breakout season with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022-23 season (13 PPG, 3.4 APG, 3 RPG, 52.9 FG%), playing a massive role in their run to the Western Conference Finals. With some bigger expectations next season, Reaves will be looking to continue to improve for Los Angeles in […]

It cannot be understated how much Los Angeles Lakers fans already love Austin Reaves. Well, they’re going to love Reaves even more after they hear what he said regarding LeBron James’ GOAT status. “My personal opinion, even being a [Kobe Bryant] guy, I think [LeBron James] is the greatest player to ever play,” Reaves said […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping for an injury-free FIBA Basketball World Cup for Austin Reaves and Dennis Schroder this summer. Reaves is coming off of a playoff performance in which he became a force on the offensive end of the court and a clutch playoff performer. Schroder’s speed and dependability opened up the court […]

Mikal Bridges praised USA basketball teammate and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and insisted he should be respected for his game at this time. Via the Los Angeles Times: “This ain’t no underdog s— no more,” Bridges said. “He’s here.” Reaves, who went undrafted in 2021, has carved a big role for the Los […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

There are only a couple of weeks before the FIBA World Cup kicks off in Manila. A lot of hype has been surrounding the very well-balanced Team USA squad. The team may not be as star-studded compared to the Olympics’ 1992 Dream Team or even the Redeem Team. But, a lot of fans have gotten […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again the talk of the town (did they ever stop?), as the rising popularity of Austin Reaves continues to enlarge his stature among NBA fans, players and alum. While a bit of the interest in Reaves may be attributed to the sheer fact that he plays for one of the […]

Russell Westbrook’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t go according to plan. LA underperformed for much of Westbrook’s time on the team, and the Lakers ultimately decided to move on. That said, Westbrook still made quite the impression on Austin Reaves. Reaves recently revealed his true thoughts on the former Lakers and current Los […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards has been one of the standouts for Team USA as they prepare for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, garnering more praise than anyone outside of Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Austin Reaves and New York Knicks lead guard Jalen Brunson. With all that talent in one room, not to […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has something in common with Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves: they both don’t like the Memphis Grizzlies’ trash-talking ways. That much is clear after Curry was caught liking Reaves comments about how much the Grizzlies talk trash. In a recent appearance on the Full Send […]

If there is one thing Austin Reaves won’t forget about their 2023 playoff run, it’s probably the Los Angeles Lakers’ destruction of the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. Reaves hinted how annoyed he was by the Grizzlies’ constant trash-talking, so much so that he said it really felt good when the Lakers shut them […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was taken aback by the Golden State Warriors making a trade for Chris Paul just like the rest of the NBA was. When discussing the trade, Reaves believed it was actually fake and was the product of news outlets like “ButtCrackSports,” reports the Full Send Podcast. “That was random. […]

NBA players tend to be looked at as the superior talents in the world of basketball. Their high salaries and insane training regimen mixed with 24/7 media exposure are usually why they may be viewed as such. Although, there comes a time when they would have to represent their countries in international play and not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a few big money moves during the 2023 offseason in an attempt to maximize the remaining high-level years of LeBron James’ career. In addition to re-signing Austin Reaves to a four-year, $56 million deal, the Lakers brought back D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura on huge deals, while adding Gabe Vincent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, for most of the 2022-23 season, battled inconsistencies and a jarring lack of spacing. But 2023 has been kinder for the Purple and Gold. Trading away Russell Westbrook did wonders for the team, as that trade brought back D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt, and it opened up a bigger opportunity for […]