Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) talks to ESPN reporter Ling An Zhou after defeating the Houston Rockets 104-98 at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves Makes Feelings Clear About Lakers Future

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 8:18 PM ET

Austin Reaves has been one of the most important players on the Los Angeles Lakers.

The former Oklahoma star is coming off a productive season where he averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 37.7% from the three-point range in 73 games.

At his recent basketball camp, Reaves made his feelings clear about playing for the Lakers.

Reaves (via K8 News): "I want to be in L.A. If they want to trade me, then we'll start something new somewhere else, but like I said, I want to be in L.A. I want to play my whole career in L.A. I love it there. I love the fans, I love the weather, I love the golf, and obviously, the Lakers is the best organization in basketball."

Lakers fans will enjoy hearing Reaves opening up about his loyalty to the franchise.

At just 27, he is only now hitting the prime of his career.

Via Real Sports (on December 29): "Lakers to record 50 PTS, 15 REB, & 25 AST over any 2-game span:

LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson
Austin Reaves"

Lakers to record 50 PTS, 15 REB, & 25 AST over any 2-game span:

LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson
Austin Reaves pic.twitter.com/rSNZNSZ9jV
— Real Sports (@realapp_) December 29, 2024