How Will Lakers Handle Offseason With LeBron James And Austin Reaves?

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: Austin Reaves ‘made it clear’ he’d like to stay

The general manager and Coach JJ Redick speak to the media, with Pelinka saying he would like Reaves and LeBron James back as both are eligible for free agency.

Starting with LeBron James, here’s the five biggest offseason questions that will shape Lakers future

Here are five questions the Los Angeles Lakers face entering a franchise-defining offseason centered around LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic and free agency.

How Will Lakers Handle Offseason With LeBron James And Austin Reaves?

The Lakers and LeBron James have to determine if they want a future together. The Lakers also face roster decisions on Austin Reaves.

Austin Reaves Could Trigger Major Lakers-LeBron Shift This Summer

A new ESPN report suggests Austin Reaves could play a major role in shaping the Lakers’ offseason plans involving LeBron James.

Lakers Austin Reaves might be on same page heading into free agency

After LeBron James, the longest tenured member of the Los Angeles Lakers roster is Austin Reaves, who has been with the franchise for five seasons. Reaves began his Lakers tenure as an undrafted player on a two-way contract, but has developed into a borderline All-Star in his time with the franchise. Reaves is now in line for a major pay day this summer as he is expected to opt-out of his contract and hit free agency. But if both he and the Lake…

LeBron James, Lakers Mutually Interested In Continuing Partnership

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed mutual interest in extending their partnership this summer, according to team and league sources. The desire is shared on both sides despite genuine retirement consideration and unresolved questions about salary and roster construction. James, 41, said following Monday's playoff elimination that he will be "processing over the next couple weeks" before deciding his future. The Golden State W…