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As NBA All-Star festivities continue at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Luka Doncic expressed confidence that the Los Angeles Lakers have the potential to win a championship this season. Speaking with Chris Haynes during an NBA TV broadcast on Saturday, Doncic made clear that the team’s objective remains unchanged despite injury setbacks and inconsistent availability […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves credits former NBA veteran Rajon Rondo for helping shape his professional foundation during his rookie season, describing a demanding mentorship that transformed his preparation and approach to the game. In a recent interview with SLAM Magazine, Reaves reflected on his early days with the Los Angeles Lakers during the […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA action as we head to the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Dallas Mavericks (19-34) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21) in their third meeting of the season, Los Angeles leading 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Mavericks-Lakers prediction and pick. The […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the floor at home for a big game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers are looking to bounce back after losing a tough one to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, also at home. Unfortunately, the team received a rough injury update on several […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick to close out NBA Tuesday from the Western Conference. The San Antonio Spurs (36-16) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) for their fourth and final meeting of the season, San Antonio leading 2-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Spurs-Lakers prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are missing their biggest star on Monday night, but Austin Reaves is making sure the fans at Crypto.com Arena have plenty to cheer about. With Luka Doncic sidelined due to a hamstring strain, the Lakers needed someone to step up against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves answered the call in […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we head to the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Oklahoma City Thunder (40-13) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (32-19) with Oklahoma City leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Thunder-Lakers prediction and pick. The Oklahoma […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors 31-19. They have won two straight after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, 119-115. But in the win, the Lakers suffered a big-time loss. Superstar Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury after playing just 16 minutes. Doncic left the game and did […]

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Thursday night as guard Austin Reaves tallied 35 points, six rebounds, and two assists while shooting 12 of 17 from the field and five of eight from distance. The performance served as another example of the growth Reaves has shown this season. Additionally, his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten healthy over the past few days after getting Austin Reaves back from a long injury absence, and he’s already shown that he was missed. Reaves is still on a minutes restriction, but against the Philadelphia 76ers, where Luka Doncic had to leave early because of an injury, they needed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a big blow on Thursday when Luka Doncic exited with a hamstring injury. After the game, Austin Reaves discussed the injury and what losing Doncic for any period of time would mean to the team. “Hopefully nothing major. We need him, he's our best player and the engine [for] a […]

Austin Reaves hasn’t lost a step. If anything, he might have found a fifth one while he was away. In just his second game back from a grueling five-and-a-half-week absence due to a calf injury, the Los Angeles Lakers guard put on a masterclass Thursday night. Reaves torched the Philadelphia 76ers for 35 points in […]

The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo has become the most debated topic in the NBA as the February 5 trade deadline looms. While the superstar remains sidelined with a calf injury, he has been vocal about his commitment to the game, pushing back against critics who suggest he might be giving up on the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves made it through his first appearance following a 19-game absence without a setback. After missing over a month due to a calf strain, Reaves posted 15 points on 3-for-9 shooting with four rebounds and two steals during Tuesday’s 125-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Despite Reaves playing only 20 […]

Austin Reaves is back, and he’s bringing his signature wit with him. After missing 19 games with a strained left calf, the Los Angeles Lakers guard finally returned to action on Tuesday night, and he didn’t waste any time reminding everyone why he’s a fan favorite, both for his play and his post-game quotes. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will return from a 19-game absence on Tuesday vs. the Brooklyn Nets. Reaves has been sidelined since Christmas due to a calf strain. JJ Redick said the star guard will come off the bench with a minutes restriction during his first game back. Reaves was playing at an All-Star […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night, fans are wondering if Austin Reaves will make his return from injury. Is the Lakers guard playing tonight vs. the Nets? Reaves is dealing with a calf injury and has not played since Christmas Day as a result. He was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a primetime game in New York to the Knicks last night, and it’s hard not to wonder, considering the team’s lackluster second-half showing, how different the game could have gone if L.A. had Austin Reaves at their disposal. Reaves last played on Christmas Day, when he reaggravated a left calf […]

JJ Redick provided a key injury update on star guard Austin Reaves following the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Reaves has been absent from the Lakers’ starting lineups since Christmas Day. He suffered a calf strain injury in the team’s loss to the Houston Rockets, having been on […]

The seventh installment of the Los Angeles Lakers’ current road trip takes them to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Sunday night. The inconsistent Lakers are hoping to get Austin Reaves back for the game, with the star guard questionable to return from a month-long absence. Here is everything we know […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hoped Austin Reaves would return at some point during the team’s eight-game road trip, which continues against the New York Knicks. Six games into the longest Lakers road trip of the season, and Reaves has yet to play, as he continues to recover from a strained left calf injury. However, that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Washington Wizards, and they could be welcoming back a key player to the lineup in the matchup. For over a month, Austin Reaves has been out because of a left calf strain, but there was always optimism that he would return during the Lakers’ road trip. It […]

Austin Reaves got major news about his status for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming matchup against the Washington Wizards. Over a month has passed since Reaves saw action for the team. He suffered a calf strain in the Lakers’ Christmas showdown against the Houston Rockets, putting him on the sidelines since. The star guard has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are banged up heading into a game with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Guard Austin Reaves and forward Adou Thiero are out for the game, per Clutchpoints reporter Brett Siegel. Los Angeles is coming off a win on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Reaves is dealing with a calf strain, and […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers facing a grueling schedule ahead of the All-Star break, there is speculation also about what the team can do to improve with the trade deadline coming on Feb. 5. After the Lakers’ crushing win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, 129-118, NBA analyst Brian Windhorst gave his true thoughts regarding […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rollercoaster season so far, but they’ve still managed to stay among the top six in the Western Conference through it all. Luka Doncic and LeBron James have carried them the past few weeks, and they’re still waiting for Austin Reaves to get back in action, as he’s still […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down in recent weeks, currently sitting 10 games over .500 around the halfway point of the 2025-26 NBA season. Recently, Klutch Sports agent Rich Paul made headlines by publicly suggesting the Lakers trade Austin Reaves for Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr., which was not received […]

The modern NBA media landscape keeps evolving. Agents now host podcasts, shape narratives, and speak directly to fans. That shift landed squarely in the spotlight after Rich Paul floated a hypothetical trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers and guard Austin Reaves. During an episode of Paul’s podcast Game Over, he suggested the Lakers could consider […]

Austin Reaves has missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ past 13 games, including their clash against the Denver Nuggets on the road on Tuesday night. During his absence due to a calf injury, the Lakers have gone just 6-6, and they’re currently down by double figures against a Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets squad. To say that Reaves’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers began an eight-game road trip on Tuesday beginning with a stop against the Denver Nuggets. The trip is the team’s annual Grammy road trip as Crypto.com Arena and the surrounding areas prepare for the Grammy Awards. The Lakers are prepared for the grueling road trip, and they’re expected to get a […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr.’s agent, Rich Paul, confirmed he was indeed confronted by Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves’ agent over his recent comments. Paul suggested the Lakers trade Reaves for Jackson Jr., which didn’t sit well with Reggie Berry — Reaves’ agent. Paul broke down how Berry confronted him, per Game Over. […]

Stephen A. Smith publicly criticized Rich Paul on Wednesday’s broadcast of First Take, pushing back on Paul’s recent comments suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading guard Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. Smith addressed the situation directly, emphasizing Paul’s experience and influence within NBA circles and the inevitable assumptions that follow when comments […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back into the win column on Tuesday evening with a blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks, with both Luka Doncic and LeBron James playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Meanwhile, rumors have been swirling around the Lakers after Klutch Sports agent Rich Paul publicly suggested that the team […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been enveloped by trade rumors over the last few weeks, culminating in a report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the team was open to exploring a new home for Ja Morant. If that were to pass, some reports have suggested that the Grizzlies would view big man Jaren Jackson […]

The age of sports podcasts has brought some weird scenarios that have never been seen before in the NBA. Case in point: the latest drama with renowned agent Rich Paul. Paul, who represents Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, advocated in his podcast for the team to trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. These […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the struggle bus recently, dropping to 23-14 with a road loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. LeBron James and Luka Doncic both played well in that game, but concerns about the Lakers’ defense are not slowing down as the team falls down the Western Conference standings. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are currently without Austin Reaves as he continues to rehab from a calf injury, and prior to the team’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that he does not have a new update on Reaves’ potential return to the court. The original […]

Rashad McCants believes the Los Angeles Lakers are facing a possible problem on their hands when the playoffs roll around. Entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers ranked fifth in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. All things considered, the Lakers have played fairly well considering LeBron James missed the first […]

Before the season started, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took exception to the media’s low expectations for his squad, specifically regarding its defense. He was banking on Dillon Brooks sparking new life in the locker room and on the court, and 35 games into the 2025-26 campaign, those instincts have been incredibly accurate. The veteran […]