The Los Angeles Lakers have put together a solid season so far, sitting at 23-13 and good for fifth place in the Western Conference. Still, everyone knows that with LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the way,

Rich Paul said that if he were managing the Lakers, he would target Jaren Jackson Jr., possibly including Austin Reaves as part of the deal..

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick credited Austin Reaves for staying involved while out with his calf injury.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about the role Austin Reaves has played on the team amid his injury recovery.

Reaves rejected the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 draft to ensure he would wind up with the Lakers — he went undrafted and signed a two-way deal with the purple and gold. He worked his way up to the roster, then to the rotation and later cracked the starting lineup.

Lakers' defensive struggles fuel trade talks, with Austin Reaves and Dillon Brooks emerging as key figures. While Brooks offers defensive prowess, trading Reaves, a beloved and impactful player, could cost the Lakers their identity and leadership,

While LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves have played well together for the Lakers, Rashad McCants warns they could butt heads in the playoffs.