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The Los Angeles Lakers opened their season with a 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, and the same problem that has plagued them for years resurfaced once again. Slow third-quarter starts stole the Lakers’ shine. Head coach JJ Redick did not hide his frustration after the loss, calling his team’s performance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in this sort of weird transition phase. They know that time is running out on LeBron James’ career. James dealing with a sciatica issue is a telltale sign of his age, and at this point, with the NBA’s all-time leading scorer taking up a huge percentage of the team’s salary […]

LOS ANGELES – With LeBron James out to start the 2025-26 season due to a nerve injury, the majority of the playmaking and ball-handling duties for the Los Angeles Lakers are going to fall on Luka Doncic are going to fall on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. After Doncic sat out the first three preseason […]

The absence of LeBron James until mid-November will be a prominent sore spot for the Lakers. However, Austin Reaves reminds the media that the Lakers have to forge ahead together, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “We have to do it as a collective” he said. Additionally, Reaves mentioned his growth from his rookie year to […]

Austin Reaves has become one of the more impactful players on the Los Angeles Lakers in recent seasons. Rumors about the next contract Reaves will receive have swirled — but it remains to be seen which team that contract will be with. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Reaves will not be signing a contract […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 126–116 in the NBA Preseason, but the postgame spotlight belonged to Austin Reaves. During the game, cameras caught Reaves hilariously recreating a classic LeBron James meme from the NBA Bubble. The funny moment hit social media right away, where fans flooded timelines with laughter and turned […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their regular-season home opener against the Golden State Warriors next Tuesday, sports analyst Bill Simmons outlined several concerns he believes could derail the team’s 2025-26 campaign. Speaking on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime commentator discussed what he described as a turbulent environment surrounding […]

The Luka Doncic trade that sent the Slovenian star to the Los Angeles Lakers shook the entire NBA world. One of the best players in the league was headed to the biggest market. It was an earth-shattering trade that completely flipped the landscape of the NBA, even if the results didn’t show yet. However, one […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick thinks highly of guard Austin Reaves. So much so that Redick decided to bring up the name of a former player to make a comparison between him and Reaves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Redick linked Reaves and Jamal Crawford, which Reaves took as a compliment. “I haven’t heard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently got some tough injury news when it was revealed that LeBron James would miss 3-4 weeks to open up the season, as reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. The news came just days after James conned the sports world into thinking he was announcing his retirement, only to instead […]

While retirement and injuries are dominating headlines ahead of LeBron James’ 23rd NBA season, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates see his presence as invaluable for this season and beyond. Sources close to the Lakers told ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin that both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are advocates for James extending his career beyond this […]

LeBron James once again hinted at a big announcement that ramped up speculation among NBA fans, only for it to just be an advertisement. Relief and irritation filled social media after people watched the all-time great pay tribute to his infamous “Decision” special from 2010, in what turned out to be a Hennessy commercial. The […]

Los Angeles guard Austin Reaves reflected on the most memorable moments of last year, including the most notable trade of the 2024-25 season and Luka Doncic’s first game against the Dallas Mavericks. In a revealing interview, Reaves discussed Anthony Davis’ shocking group text message after learning he was heading to the Mavericks. In Doncic’s first game back in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves shared a lighthearted story about his grandmother’s protective reaction to a heated on-court exchange with teammate LeBron James. Reaves recalled the moment during an appearance on The Young Man & The Three podcast. “We’ve had a couple instances of where, you know, we’ve went at each other,” Reaves said. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves relived the shocking Anthony Davis trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Reaves, who was in a group chat with Davis at the time, received a text from his former teammate that he disregarded as a joke. Then, his phone wouldn’t stop going off, as was the same […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves may be in for a massive payday sooner rather than later. Reaves, who signed a four-year, $53.8 million extension with the Lakers two summers ago, can and almost certainly will opt out of the deal after this season. And then the real fun should begin for the Arkansas native. […]

Elite athletes never lose their competitive fire. Many NBA stars find a new arena on the golf course. It is a new place to channel that relentless drive for excellence. Lakers guard Austin Reaves caught the bug. He also caught a swing good enough to critique the game of the King: LeBron James. The NBA […]

During the offseason, LA Lakers guard Austin Reaves signed an $89.2 million contract extension. A deal that probably wouldn’t have happened had it not been for his grandmother. It was a revelation that Reaves confessed to during Media Day on Monday, per NBA on ESPN/Hoops Hype. Essentially, Reaves said that his grandmother had called his […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves rejected a four-year, $89.2 million contract extension earlier this summer. His decision continues to shape his story ahead of the season. By turning down the offer, the guard set himself on a path filled with questions about his long-term future. For the Lakers, Austin Reaves remains a vital contributor, […]

Before his second NBA season as head coach, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick received a contract extension ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and gushed over Austin Reaves. Heading into his fifth season with the Lakers, Reaves has made strides throughout the past year that haven’t gone unnoticed by Redick. Los Angeles’ head coach discussed […]

With the 2025-26 NBA regular season rapidly approaching, and a showdown against the Golden State Warriors on the books for October 21, Los Angeles Lakers fans are looking to configure the clearest path to another Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy for LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and company. While the Lakers did make improvements over the offseason, […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the San Antonio Spurs, who drafted Dylan Harper with the number two overall pick, which raised some speculation about whether or not they would still want to keep De’Aaron Fox around long term. However, San Antonio quickly answered that question by signing Fox to a max contract extension, giving […]

Easily one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important questions that must be answered this upcoming season pertains to the long-term fit of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. In all likelihood, Reaves will turn down his player option after this season and could command a contract in the ballpark of $30 to $35 million per […]

A range of NBA players from the past and present have expressed their love for golf. From Charles Barkley to Michael Jordan to Stephen Curry, a variety of players spend a lot of time honing their golf skills, so much so that there may even be a mini-competition of sorts. The NBA’s official X handle […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is ready to make another leap following his fourth year in the NBA. He’s always made a name for himself on the court, working his way up to being an integral piece on a championship-caliber team. In year five, Reaves is locked-in on his goals and ultimately working towards […]

Despite his exponential improvement since entering the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves remains one of the more underappreciated players in the league. He, however, would be the first one to say that he knows his worth. Reaves will become an unrestricted free agent next year, and it’s safe to assume that he will […]

Austin Reaves has risen above the ranks to become a reliable star player for the Los Angeles Lakers. With comparisons between him and other star guards taking place, his agent decided to make a strong endorsement for his client. Reaves completed the fourth season of his young NBA career, showing significant improvements each year. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is betting on himself ahead of what could be a pivotal season for both his career and the franchise. According to multiple NBA executives cited by ESPN, guard Reaves is expected to command upwards of $30 million annually when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason. It’s a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 offseason with their sights set on a center. They eventually signed Deandre Ayton to pair alongside Luka Doncic after weeks of speculation. That addition overshadowed one of the more underrated signings Los Angeles made early in free agency. Much to Austin Reaves’ joy, the Lakers brought in Jake […]

The backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did wonders for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and the two playmakers are expected to carry the momentum moving forward, especially now with a full season of them together. There were concerns early on about the fit between Doncic and Reaves, as they’re both ball-heavy […]

NBA trade season is heating up, and one player to keep an eye on is Austin Reaves. After declining a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, rumors are swirling that teams across the league are keeping tabs on Reaves. The rumors surrounding the 27-year-old guard began after insider Chris Haynes claimed that rival executives […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took some steps in the right direction during the 2024-25 campaign, but they crashed out of the playoffs in the first round when all was said and done. Now, they enter another very important offseason, and while his future isn’t the team’s biggest concern, the Lakers have some work to do […]

Austin Reaves has become a fan favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers after joining them as an undrafted prospect back in 2021. A playoff monster who just had a breakout season, Reaves has consistently been involved in trade rumors due to the Lakers being short on assets to enter the market. Still under contract with […]

In the wake of Desmond Bane’s blockbuster trade to the Orlando Magic, sports analyst Nick Wright has raised questions about how the deal could reset the trade market for players like Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves. On the latest episode of What’s Wright? with Nick Wright, the FOX Sports host evaluated whether the Lakers […]

As the NBA Finals near a possible conclusion with Game 6 set for Thursday night, ESPN’s Zach Kram proposed a bold four-team trade that would send two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors and four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to the Los Angeles Lakers. The hypothetical deal, designed to reshape the competitive landscape, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers mapped out their future when they completed the instantly-legendary Luka Doncic trade in February. Although he still needs to sign a contract extension to solidify the union, LA is confident it has its long-term franchise superstar. But there is still a high sense of urgency with 40-year-old LeBron James on the […]

Finding a starting-caliber center to pair with Luka Doncic will be the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priority this summer. After trading Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka’s squad was left with a gaping hole at the position during the second half of the season. Despite this, the Lakers aren’t expected to include Austin Reaves, their top trade […]

It is well known that the Los Angeles Lakers are desperate for a starting center. The question is just how desperate are they? Now that the Minnesota Timberwolves have been eliminated from the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season, some have wondered if Rudy Gobert will be put on the trade block. The […]