Lakers, Austin Reaves
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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,
Austin Reaves has played at an All-Star level this season, solidifying himself alongside Luka Dončić as the future of the franchise. He’s in line for a big payday and has made it clear multiple times that he wants to remain in Los Angeles. Rich Paul cares about none of that.
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..
Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about the role Austin Reaves has played on the team amid his injury recovery.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick credited Austin Reaves for staying involved while out with his calf injury.
JJ Redick and the LA Lakers are looking forward to having Rui Hachimura back in the lineup. The Japanese star has missed six straight games due to a left calf strain.
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.
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.