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Last week, shockwaves were sent throughout the NBA landscape when it was announced that free agent guard Spender Dinwiddie would be signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. Dinwiddie figures to provide a scoring presence and veteran leadership to a Lakers squad who had been hit with the injury bug in recent weeks, particularly as it […]

Throughout the years, the Los Angeles Lakers have always catered to a huge market. Besides, the franchise is also the most decorated in the NBA with 17 total NBA championship banners and an NBA In-Season Tournament title. But while the spotlight is often focused on the stars, plenty of eyes are on the Lakers to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing the NBA’s trade deadline and all indications point towards Austin Reaves staying put and continuing to build his legacy in the City of Angels. With his All-Star teammates injured, Reaves has stepped up and become the lifeblood of this team. Him and his team at Rigorer will release a […]

It feels as though Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray and the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to each other forever, especially with the trade deadline coming right up on Thursday. For some, it is just a matter of time before a deal sending the two-way weapon to Tinseltown would get done. And if that’s […]

On Saturday evening, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their second straight victory with a big road win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Reaves scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter en route to the victory, helping supplement 24 points from Lakers star LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers followed up their unlikeliest win of the season with their most complete — and arguably their most impressive. Led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, and spot-on fourth-quarter defensive execution, the Lakers (26-25) fended off Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, thus ending their nine-game winning streak. “It’s a […]

It seemed like the walls were caving in on the Los Angeles Lakers; they entered their Thursday night battle against the Boston Celtics having lost two straight in blowout fashion, and to make matters worse, both LeBron James and Anthony Davis were out for the rivalry matchup. But what seemed like a surefire loss for […]

On Thursday evening, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 25-25 on the 2023-24 NBA season with a shocking road win over the Boston Celtics, who had previously only had two losses at home. The Lakers were not expected to be very competitive in this one, as they took the floor without the […]

Powered by a red-hot Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers improbably defeated the Boston Celtics, 114-105, at TD Garden on Thursday night, despite the absence of LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (hip). The Celtics (now 37-12) entered Thursday with the best record in the NBA and a historic 22-2 mark at home. The Lakers […]

Austin Reaves joined his Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis as a finalist for Team USA’s men’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 41-player pool of finalists was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. Reaves said he was “super excited” and “blessed” to be in the mix at Lakers shootaround. Reaves’ inclusion […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than three weeks away and rumors are heating up, especially around the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have been linked to players such as Zach LaVine and Dejounte Murray, but are reportedly unwilling to part with guard Austin Reaves, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel: “The Lakers have continued to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly need a significant influx of talent to level up toward realistic championship contention this season before February 8th comes and goes. Lacking high-value tradable draft picks and intriguing young talent compared to most other buyers at the trade deadline, though, odds are definitely against the purple-and-gold making the major splash […]

Two recent wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks haven’t stopped the trade rumor mill from swirling around Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers. While Reaves has continued to put up solid stats to compliment LeBron James and Anthony Davis offensively, the talented guard’s defensive regression has led some to speculate […]

Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell showed great chemistry on the court together Monday night to help the Los Angeles Lakers take down the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 112-105. But the great camaraderie of the two players did not stop manifesting there, as they expressed mutual respect and seemingly genuine fondness for each other. “I like […]

Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers were at the center of attention in the NBA world due to their massive free throw advantage in their win against the Toronto Raptors. The Lakers outshot the Raptors the free throw line in the fourth quarter, 23-2. Despite the Raptors’ protests, the NBA’s last two minute report revealed […]

After losing three of their previous four games, the Phoenix Suns managed to bounce back and pick up a big 127-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Bradley Beal had easily his best game of the season for Phoenix (37 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 14/21 FGM), but it was a highlight […]

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and rumors are starting to pop up surrounding various teams and the players they may be looking to unload or acquire, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Austin Reaves. While the Lakers do need an infusion of talent, or at least a shuffling of the deck chairs, the […]

It will not be long until all 30 front offices across the league begin scrambling. Trade season has already begun and with the NBA trade deadline less than five weeks away, let the rumors and speculation begin! The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks have already made headlines with their trade involving OG Anunoby before […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024 has started the same way 2023 ended — with another disappointing loss. And LeBron James has seemingly had enough. After the Lakers’ 110-96 loss to the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, James reportedly left immediately and ditched reporters, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. This is likely the message LeBron James […]

Despite a return home, the absence of Jimmy Butler, and Anthony Davis outdueling Bam Adebayo, the reeling Los Angeles Lakers were outclassed and, more concerningly, “outworked” by the Miami Heat, 110-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers — down D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura — finally re-inserted Austin Reaves into the starting lineup. Reaves […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves says his primary focus remains on helping his struggling squad win ballgames — not whether he continues to start or come off the bench. Reaves — the clear-cut third-best player on the Lakers — averaged 17.0 points and 5.5 assists on .496/.400/.912 shooting splits in 29.9 minutes over the […]

The Lakers battled the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night during a time in which the team has been treading water as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. The 23-7 Timberwolves presented a stark challenge for the Lakers, who of course won the In-Season Tournament this season and made it to the Western finals in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated 126-115 by the Boston Celtics Monday. It was another tough loss for LA, which now holds a 16-15 record in 2023-24. Lakers guard Austin Reaves is still confident in the team, but understands they need to get back on track. “I think we can beat any team that steps […]

Austin Reaves is still enjoying the pleasure of emerging into NBA stardom alongside one of the greatest players ever. In the midst of his third season playing alongside LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers guard admits he’s still learning from his legendary teammate. Asked by JJ Redick on The Old Man and the Three for his […]

Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers recently made an appearance on The Old Man and The Three podcast with JJ Redick, and the two dove into the relationship he has with LeBron James, as well as when Reaves felt like he had fully earned James’ trust, which happened to be in Game 1 of […]

It’s never too early to talk NBA Awards, and the Sixth Man of the Year race is heating up. After winning the NBA In-Season Tournament, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves jumped the Dallas Mavs’ Tim Hardaway Jr. in the Sixth Man of the Year odds. Reaves now has the shortest Sixth Man of the […]

Rumors swirled about Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves potentially dating Taylor Swift before the pop-star was romantically involved with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Reaves recently addressed the previous rumors about Swift and himself, per FanDuel’s Run It Back. “My first initial reaction… I was back home in Arkansas, I was playing […]

Winning the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament is another accolade for LeBron James to add to his legacy and a strong statement for Anthony Davis amid the public’s constant second-guessing. But for the players on the back of the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench, Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers is truly life-changing. “2-ways were like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just became the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament champions, making each and every player’s bank account $500,000 fatter. But the ultimate goal is still out there for Austin Reaves and the Purple & Gold. It’s always about winning the NBA title, a mission Reaves will do anything to help bring to La […]

Anthony Davis played one of the most dominant games you’ll ever see with the NBA Cup on the line, and LeBron James was an extremely deserving in-season tournament MVP. The Los Angeles Lakers were awesome defensively against Tyrese Haliburton, too, dogging him at the point of attack and disrupting passing lanes away from the ball. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the champions of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. With a 123-109 win against the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers walked a way as tournament champions with a perfect 7-0 record. While LeBron James took home tournament MVP honors, it was Anthony Davis who led the way for the Lakers with a […]

I think it’s fair to say that we often overlook just how hard professional athletes have to struggle to get to turn their childhood dreams into a reality. We look at the fame and the fortune and the jaw-dropping skills that they possess, and it’s natural to think, “Oh man, look at how easy this […]

The stage is set for what should be a people-pleasing final showdown of the NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are delivering plenty of star power and national prominence in the Western Conference, while a potentially emerging power in the Indiana Pacers represent the East. Though, this underdog cannot properly be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a quest to win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans in the quarterfinals on Thursday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The spotlight will undoubtedly be on LeBron James and Anthony Davis as they look to lead the Lakers, who are […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves hit a crucial three-point shot late in last night’s game that sealed the deal for the team as they beat the Phoenix Suns in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals, 106-103. After the game, Reaves was talked about highly from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the top two players on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the worst three-point shooting in the league during the 2023-24 season. They entered their Tuesday NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals matchup against the Phoenix Suns as team with the worst three-pointers made per game and 29th in the league in percentage from deep, but there Austin Reaves was, disregarding all […]

A move to the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench hasn’t sapped Austin Reaves’ confidence one bit. In fact, Reaves is back to playing at his best in a sixth man role, finishing out games in style alongside LeBron James and company. And on Tuesday night, it was Reaves who essentially sealed the Lakers’ 106-103 win over […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament got teams playing with playoff intensity in December; that level of play was exactly what fans got from the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the tournament. In the fourth quarter, the Lakers and the Suns were trading haymakers, with Austin Reaves having the […]

LeBron James, turning 39 years old in three weeks, was the best player on the floor Tuesday night in a single-elimination game that also featured Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Anthony Davis. A fortunate missed call by the officials helped the Los Angeles Lakers hold off the Phoenix Suns in the final seconds at Crypto.com […]