Austin Reaves Boosting Value In Contract Year

Austin Reaves Boosting Value In Contract Year

The Lakers have held their own in recent days despite missing both LeBron James and Luka Doncic due to injuries. The play of guard Austin Reaves has been a major reason why Los Angeles has put up a 2-1 record without its two superstars — after scoring 51 points in Sacramento on Sunday and pouring in 41 more vs. Portland on Monday, Reaves hit the game-winning shot in Minnesota on Wednesday to cap a 28-point, 16-assist performance. “That guy is go…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Got Redemption With Game-Winner Vs. Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has made significant improves in each of his five seasons with the team, and that appears to be the case again to start this one. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic out, Reaves has taken over as the Lakers’ first option as has led the shorthanded team to two wins in their first three games. That included a career-high 51-point performance that he followed up with a 41-point performance. Then on Wednesday nig…

Lakers’ Austin Reaves is building an all-star-worthy resume early in the year

Five games into the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are 3-2. The team is coming off a narrow 116-115 win on Wednesday evening vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Austin Reaves led the team with 28 points and 40 minutes played on Wednesday. Additionally, the 27-year-old hit a true buzzer-beater vs. the Timberwolves to lift the […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves is building an all-star-worthy resume early in the year appeared first on Basketba…