Former Lakers Guard says LA Doesn't Need Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers have a monumental summer ahead of them. They have a ton on their plate, and one of the many things is the future of Austin Reaves in purple and gold. 

Reaves is coming off a stellar regular season with the team, but the same cannot be said for his playoff performance. The 26-year-old was well below par in the first round, and that performance caused concern for his future with the team. 

That future is uncertain. Reaves has spent his entire four-year career thus far in L.A., and while they’d love to keep him, there is a chance L.A. could deal him for a player they desperately need. 

Reaves has been the team's focal point for the past three years, but with Luka Doncic at the helm and considering his play style, Reaves may no longer be necessary. With that being said, former Lakers guard Lou Williams believes that the Lakers don’t need Reaves and that they should trade him for a piece they need if one becomes available. 

“Now you have Luka, you don’t really need what Austin Reaves bring to the table,” Williams said. “You have the alpha in that category. You don’t necessarily need the second-best option there. You’re gonna go and upgrade.”