Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is set to enter free agency next summer and should end up with a massive payday, though Lakers insider Jovan Buha believes there is a chance that he won't get it with the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a tough decision when it comes to Austin Reaves. They would like him to be part of their core for years to come, but he might not want to stay in LA.
The Lakers are going to have a tough decision to make with fan favorite Austin Reaves. In this proposed deal they get back nice young addition and something much needed.
As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for the 2025-26 season with largely the same roster, the talk around town isn’t just about the upcoming campaign — it’s about a potential future blockbuster.
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen has been the subject of trade rumors for years now, but no deal appears to have ever come close to materializing. With Markkanen shining at EuroBasket 2025, there has again been some chatter about him being on his way out, and a Los Angeles Lakers fan account on X asked fans if they would trade Austin Reaves for him.
By all accounts, the Los Angeles Lakers are entering one of the most pivotal seasons in franchise history. With LeBron James nearing the twilight of his career and Luka Dončić freshly locked into a long-term extension, the pressure is mounting on General Manager Rob Pelinka to maximize this championship window.
In his first year playing under Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, Austin Reaves went from solid starter to a borderline All-Star during the 2024-25 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers may soon be forced into making a decision they don’t want to — whether to commit big money to guard Austin Reaves or flip him for long-term defensive help.
Many professional athletes don't realize just how blessed they really are. However, for elite NBA guards Austin Reaves and Duncan Robinson, there is a strong awareness and appreciation for the lifestyle they currently lead.
The Los Angeles Lakers have earned a reputation around the league for finding gems either later in the second round of the NBA Draft or in the undrafted free agent pool.
The Lakers have been in the rumor mill all summer. First it was Austin Reaves. Then it was LeBron James. When you’re the Lakers, every player is trade bait if it helps fuel the gossip machine.
When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, the unexpected often feels inevitable. The latest rumor swirling around the franchise is as bold as it is divisive:
The Ringer's Michael Pina believes the Los Angeles Lakers should look to trade guard Austin Reaves. Pina stated that Reaves' defense is lacking and will become too expensive.
Every year around this time, many NBA players look forward to seeing what their rating is the annual NBA 2K basketball video game and there are always arguments and debates about which players are rated too high and too low.
The Los Angeles Lakers could have a lot of cap space open at the end of the season if LeBron James decided to opt out of his deal. It doesn't seem like he's very happy with Los Angeles right now.
In his first four years in the NBA, he's gone from being a high-level rotation piece to a valuable starter on a team trying to contend for a championship.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a whirlwind 2024–25 season. A 50–32 record secured them the third seed in the Western Conference, but their playoff run ended abruptly in the first round despite the blockbuster midseason trade for Luka Dončić.
Austin Reaves is coming off an outstanding season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the growing consensus is that the veteran guard has all but assured himself a massive raise in the near future.
The Los Angeles Lakers see Austin Reaves as a potential running mate for Luka Doncic. Reaves appeared in 73 games during the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 20.2 points in 37.7% shooting from beyond the arc.
As we get deeper into the summer and most actual NBA activity comes to a standstill, it can be beneficial to take a moment to look back. And then to look forward.
The Los Angeles Lakers have already locked up one foundational piece in Luka Doncic, and now a second one may be up on deck. Lakers swingman Austin Reaves is expected to ultimately return to the team on a new deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is on the equivalent of an expiring contract as he enters the 2025-26 season. He technically has two years left on his deal, but the final year is a player option worth about $14.9 million.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves made some headlines this offseason when it was reported that he was declining a four-year extension offer by the franchise.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his 2026-27 player option to become an unrestricted NBA free agent next offseason. One NBA executive told Tim Bontemps of ESPN that Reaves could make $30 million annually on his next deal. Reaves played well for the Lakers last season.