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LeBron James Reveals One Thing Austin Reaves Had That Lakers Were Missing

Austin Reaves continues to be a rare anomaly in the modern NBA. He went from going undrafted in 2021, turning down the opportunity to play for the Detroit Pistons, and signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to eventually becoming a key member of JJ Redick’s new-look team.

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Austin Reaves Likes Way Lakers Competed Against Pistons

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers showed the NBA what they could do when they play to their potential as a unit. The Lakers reeled off a nine-game winning streak that Reaves admitted was fueled by their growing confidence in each other.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / March 24

LeBron James Discusses Lack Of Shots In New Role

LeBron James has settled in as the Los Angeles Lakers’ third option behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, helping fuel the team’s recent nine-game winning streak.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / March 24

JJ Redick Gives Takeaways Following End Of Lakers’ Nine-Game Winning Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers’ nine-game winning unfortunately came to an end after their comeback attempt fell short against the Detroit Pistons. Los Angeles battled back from a 16-point deficit to take the lead late in the game, but the Pistons were able to hold them in the closing seconds to earn the win.

J.J. Redick News / Hardwood Heroics / March 24

JJ Redick Admits Flaws as Lakers’ 9-Game Win Streak Ends Despite Resilient Fight

The Los Angeles Lakers fought hard to try to beat the Detroit Pistons on Monday, ending their nine-game win streak. However, JJ Redick‘s mid-game adjustments weren’t enough as the Lakers suffered a 113-111 defeat.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Lakers stay positive after win streak ends: ‘We’re a tough-minded group’

It finally caught up to them. The Lakers saw their nine-game win streak come to an end Monday in a 113-110 road loss to the Pistons, with Luka Doncic unable to get a clean look on a potential game-tying three at the buzzer.

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Lakers’ Austin Reaves reveals where Los Angeles gets its resiliency amid adversity

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to display resilience, and Austin Reaves’ postgame comments reinforced that identity. Despite a 113–110 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers’ ability to compete through adversity remained evident.

Daniss Jenkins News / Yardbarker / March 23

Daniss Jenkins leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

An unlikely hero helped the Detroit Pistons snap the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak on Monday.

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

NBA makes decision on potential suspension for Lakers' Luka Doncic

Jaylen Brown puts two Lakers greats in all-time starting five

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 23

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Adds Another Weekly Award as MVP Push Intensifies

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, as they have won nine straight games while holding onto third place in the Western Conference standings.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing something of a renaissance that could be reducing the chances of him leaving this summer.

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

James posts ugly halftime stat line not seen since 2010

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey joins elite company after career-high game

Bucks curiously part ways with Cam Thomas after just one month

Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action

Former No. 1 overall pick is returning to the NBA

Rob Pelinka News / Hoops Wire / March 22