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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 […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, it was obvious that Austin Reaves would see more time. In their latest game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, their first game of the trade, Reaves showed out and finished with a game-high 35 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists. Anthony Davis was asked […]

Austin Reaves continues to impress in his third NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and former NBA player Jeff Teague has added an intriguing perspective to the ongoing buzz surrounding the rising star. During an appearance on the Club 520 Podcast, Teague offered high praise for Reaves, comparing him to Luka Dončić—albeit as a […]

LOS ANGELES – In the Los Angeles Lakers’ last two games, they’ve been without one or the other of their superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. During the Lakers’ win against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas, Davis didn’t finish the game due to an injury scare, while James didn’t suit up against […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 132-122 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night and provided some comedic relief for the media after the game. When Lakers power forward Anthony Davis was speaking to the media in the locker room, shooting guard Austin Reaves put his comedy talents on display. “Anthony Davis’ reaction […]

Despite their solid 17-13 record and sixth-place standing in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers appear unlikely to pursue a third star to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, according to recent reports. Following an impressive Christmas Day victory over the Golden State Warriors, capped by Austin Reaves’ game-winning layup, speculation about the […]

Halsey is back with her hilarious X account memes showcasing her love for basketball. The singer and NBA aficionado highlighted Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves over his impressive performance on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers beat the Warriors 115 – 113 after Reaves’ triple-double and game-winning point. The Grammy-nominated singer wished […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a dramatic 115-113 win over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, thanks to a clutch game-winning layup by Austin Reaves with just one second remaining. Reaves delivered a standout performance, notching a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and a steal. After the game, Reaves acknowledged that […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing loss on Christmas Day, as their comeback efforts were thwarted by the Los Angeles Lakers in a last-second 115-113 defeat. Stephen Curry’s heroics were not enough as Austin Reaves got to the basket and made a layup to give the Lakers the win with just one second remaining. […]

On a night dominated by two of the greatest to ever hold a basketball on planet earth in LeBron James and Stephen Curry, it was Austin Reaves who stole the show for the Los Angeles Lakers in their 115-113 Christmas Day victory. Reaves didn’t just put up a triple-double, recording 26 points, 10 rebounds, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors delivered a Christmas Day classic in the Bay Area on Wednesday. LeBron James and the Lakers traded blows with Stephen Curry and the Warriors down the stretch of one of the all-time great games on Christmas, with both legends hitting huge shots down the stretch. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to two games with a commanding 113-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Opening their road trip series with a strong defensive effort, the Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season and 2-0 in their season series against the Kings. Head coach JJ Redick called […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to two games with a decisive 113-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. The win not only improved the Lakers to 15-12 on the season but also narrowed the gap in the Western Conference standings as they chase a higher seed. Austin Reaves was the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) are gearing up for their third matchup of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) on Friday night. However, Austin Reaves’ availability remains uncertain, as the team has listed him as questionable with a left pelvic contusion. Reaves initially suffered the injury during the Lakers’ NBA Cup loss to the […]