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The goal for the Los Angeles Lakers over the next week or so is to hold the fort as they face a tough run of games without star forward LeBron James, who is still dealing with a groin injury and will still be out for at least one week. On Sunday afternoon, the Lakers took […]

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised many by hanging right in there with the Denver Nuggets despite playing without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and a host of other rotational players. Austin Reaves was brilliant in this game, scoring 37 points to go along with eight rebounds and 13 assists, but ultimately, the Lakers […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers being extremely shorthanded on Friday night, with Luka Doncic getting the night off on the second night of a back-to-back and LeBron James still dealing with a groin injury, they needed a herculean effort from Austin Reaves at the controls of the offense. And that’s exactly what they got; despite […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ guard, Austin Reaves’ brother, Spencer Reaves, 29, is making waves overseas. Averaging 19.4 points, including shooting at a 57.4% clip from three, Spencer helped Syntainics MBC reach their first German Cup in franchise history. After Reaves gave Luka Doncic a rave review, many wondered how he’d rate his brother, Spencer, at […]

An exhausted Luka Doncic made his way to the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room late Monday night at Barclays Center. The Brooklyn Nets had just held the All-NBA guard to 8-of-26 shooting (30.8 percent) with five turnovers en route to a 111-108 victory. The game marked the second-worst shooting performance of Doncic’s career in a […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic and did not have to give up Austin Reaves, they established one of the best backcourts in the NBA. With Doncic stepping in at the starting shooting guard position and Reaves at point guard, the duo gave the Lakers a unique blend of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA as of late, having won seven consecutive games. With Luka Doncic finding his shot and his rhythm, the Lakers have shot up to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers have another big game on Thursday against the […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were hit with bad news over the weekend when it was revealed that Austin Reaves had suffered a calf injury. While Austin Reaves’ injury is considered day-to-day, it kept him sidelined for the Lakers’ 108-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and will keep him out […]

As they look to continue their six-game win streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will have to play without Austin Reaves on Tuesday night. As Reaves continues to deal with a right calf strain, the injury will cause his seventh absence of the 2024-2025 season. Reaves was initially listed as questionable on the official injury report […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief after a big injury update on Austin Reaves. Reaves injured his calf in the first quarter of the Lakers’ matchup against the Clippers on Friday. He remained out for the remainder of the game as the Lakers went on to win 106-102. He finished with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers squared off against their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, and while the game was still in progress, the Lakers ended up a little more short-handed than before. Lakers starting guard Austin Reaves was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Clippers due to a calf […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James have developed a strong partnership since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Austin Reaves’ impact should not be ignored, though. Reaves’ presence creating a big three is debatable, but the Lakers guard has impressed alongside Doncic. According to StatMuse, Reaves is averaging 18 points, five rebounds […]

Winning games cannot appease everyone, and that’s how Kendrick Perkins is towards Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Even though the Grizzlies’ stock is going up following the All-Star break, the ESPN analyst compared Austin Reaves to Morant. Although it might not be exactly appropriate considering they have two unique styles, Perkins made his point. He […]

Austin Reaves does not see why anybody is still doubting LeBron James. In his mind, anybody still doubting James after the Los Angeles Lakers’ gritty win over the Portland Trail Blazers is merely a Michael Jordan supporter. In the win, James recorded his second 40-point outburst in the last month. The ageless wonder continues to carry […]

Before trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers felt like a borderline playoff team that could maybe compete in the right matchup, but never a serious championship contender. Perhaps this is just the power of novelty, but things around the Lakers feel different now. A championship doesn’t feel completely out of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a disheartening 100-97 loss against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, with Austin Reaves’ controversial ejection playing a crucial role in the outcome. The Lakers, who had been riding high with six wins in their last seven games before the All-Star break, saw their momentum halted in a game filled […]

LOS ANGELES – Down the stretch of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, they were without Austin Reaves who was given an ejection in the third quarter. Following a perceived no-call on a drive to the basket, Austin Reaves was hit with an ejection after apparently having choice words for referee […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be in total control of Wednesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets to open the post-All-Star break portion of the season, but everything quickly fell apart. Austin Reaves was ejected in the second half, and the Hornets immediately responded with an 18-1 run to seize control of the game. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took a major hit when Austin Reaves was ejected on Wednesday after voicing his frustration with the referee. The third-year guard was visibly upset over a no-call during the Lakers’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets and was swiftly ejected from the game. The incident took place with 3:17 remaining in the […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love continues to take subtle shots at his former teammate, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. His latest jab was in response to James’ recent post featuring Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Using a 2015 tweet, Love responded to James’ “fit out” advice toward Doncic before Luka made his Lakers debut. […]

Warriors superstar Steph Curry is widely known to be the best golfer in the NBA, and he proved it by winning the American Century Championship in 2023. But he’s far from the only star athlete who can handle himself on the links. These are the best golfers in both the NBA and NFL. Best golfers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have come into the season with much fanfare regarding their hopes of winning a championship. But their excellent maneuverings prior to the trade deadline have drastically changed the outlook surrounding the team. Their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic has sparked so much hype, deservedly so, and even LeBron James […]

NEW YORK CITY – Big things are happening in Los Angeles and the Lakers are at the center of it all. After rocking the NBA with arguably the biggest trade in league history with bringing Luka Doncic to town, the Lakers are focused on their future and building another winning dynasty. At the core is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers played the Indiana Pacers at home Saturday night without LeBron James and with Luka Doncic still not in uniform. But the Purple & Gold still got the job done, thanks in large part to the incredible performance of Austin Reaves, who put on a show versus the Pacers. The 26-year-old Reaves […]

Austin Reaves exploded with a performance that replicated a feat LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had with the Los Angeles Lakers. Saturday featured a matchup between the Lakers and Indiana Pacers, which saw James and newly acquired star Luka Doncic on the sidelines. The former sat out as he dealt with knee soreness. With the […]

Early in his career, LeBron James was known for shouldering a heavy burden, as there wasn’t a lot of talent around him on his Cleveland Cavaliers teams during his first stint there. Since then, the all-time great NBA player has regularly played with megastars. He somewhat invented the superteam when he joined the Miami Heat, […]

There’s a surprising Austin Reaves’ reason why the Lakers are not interested in trading for Sacramento Kings star point guard De’Aron Fox. Los Angeles’ divisional rival set the NBA world on fire when they announced they were open to trade talks for Fox. Sacramento has already received multiple trade offers for the 2023 All-Star and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back after a recent road loss vs the Philadelphia 76ers to give them their first loss of their current Grammy road trip. The Lakers got some tough news after that game regarding Anthony Davis, who will miss the next few contests with an abdominal strain. Much has […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers aimed for their fourth consecutive win on Monday as they faced the Charlotte Hornets in the second game of their six-game road trip. Davis powered the Lakers with a dominant first quarter, scoring 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting in just 12 minutes, helping them secure a commanding 39-19 […]

NBA players on two-way contracts don’t have the guarantee of staying in a team’s roster. More often than not, they are tasked to spend more time in the NBA G-League. With limited exposure, it’s a long shot for a two-way player to make an impact in the NBA. However, there have been times when players […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers shook off the bitter taste of their disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, with a dominant, 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards that had head coach JJ Redick remarking that the Lakers are trending in the right direction. During the Lakers’ win, Austin Reaves found LeBron James […]

JJ Redick and the LA Lakers didn’t just lose in Sunday’s Intuit Dome debut against the LA Clippers but also lost the services of Austin Reaves. He left the game due to a left knee injury. Reaves collided with several Clippers players while attempting an offensive rebound with 3:40 remaining, as the Lakers trailed 108-93 […]

LOS ANGELES – While the Los Angeles Lakers certainly had much to think about following their 116-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, that wasn’t the only thing on their minds. Austin Reaves seemingly suffered an injury late in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ loss and did not return to the game. After the […]

LOS ANGELES – It was a Friday night and D’Angelo Russell was back in town, his first matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. So it seemed fitting that with the game on the line, the ball would find itself in his hands. D’Angelo Russell ended up missing the […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets last month, it meant Austin Reaves was officially the full-time starting point guard. That move was kind of made clear when Lakers head coach JJ Redick moved Russell to the bench early in the season. But the trade cleared any […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves openly acknowledged his role in the team’s struggles during their current three-game losing streak, particularly their defensive issues. Speaking to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Miami Heat, Reaves did not hold back in assessing his recent performances. “It starts with me. I’ve been s—ty […]

NEW YORK – Austin Reaves has stepped into a prominent role for the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue pushing for a top seed in the Playoffs. The third-year guard is already reaching astronomical heights on the basketball court, but he’s also building his own brand off the floor with sponsor Rigorer. The partners will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks on a bit of a hot streak. JJ Redick’s squad has been inconsistent this season, but it seemed to be finding its best basketball and had climbed into the top six spots in the Western Conference. Tuesday night seemingly provided the Lakers […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers decided to trade D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets this past weekend, it signaled two things. The first was their need to address their front-court depth and versatility, which they did by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith. The second was it signaled the Lakers’ confidence in Austin Reaves playing […]