Austin Reaves News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Leads Lakers in scoring Reaves tallied 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-12 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Reaves led Los Angeles in scoring but struggled from beyond the arc, converting just one of seven attempts. His role as the Lakers' No. 2 scoring option behind Luka Doncic is pretty much set in stone, and he should be a key fantasy option for the Lakers as long as he can stay on the court, given his likely high usage rate as both a scorer and playmaker.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves Has Intriguing Response to Wearing Kobe 5 Protros Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves is the undisputed No. 2 option for the team heading into the 2026-27 season. Reaves has improved...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Austin Reaves put on a SHOW🔥

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Pours in 28 points Reaves recorded 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and seven assists across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss against Golden State.

Impact Reaves delivered an impressive offensive performance, leading the Lakers in scoring while shooting efficiently from beyond the arc with Luka Doncic taking the night off for rest. The veteran guard looks to be in mid-season form ahead of Opening Night.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reaves is CRAFTY🤯

OCTOBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Sandro Mamukelashvili reveals how Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic boost the Lakers' offense | Sporting News Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are ready to make a huge impact for the Lakers this season.

OCTOBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers need Austin Reaves' playmaking against the Kings to become the new norm The Los Angeles Lakers should be hoping for a real playmaking leap from Austin Reaves in 2026-27.

OCTOBER 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Will play Thursday Reaves (ankle) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Redick confirmed Reaves' availability, meaning the Lakers will have one of their go-to offensive options on the hardwood for this preseason contest. As a result, Reaves will get some much-needed reps and playing time as the regular season approaches.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves jokes about paying fans to trash-talk Luka Doncic for one reason | Sporting News Austin Reaves knows what brings out another level in Luka Doncic, and his playful suggestion gives Lakers fans a glimpse into their partners...

OCTOBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Tuesday Reaves (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Reaves missed Monday's game against the Kings after tweaking his ankle, and the Lakers won't risk him, so he'll also sit the second half of this back-to-back set. Reaves' next chance to make his preseason debut will come against the Kings on Thursday.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves Speaks on Expectations With New $184 Million Deal Austin Reaves has a new $184 million contract, but he isn't allowing the massive payday to change his approach with the Los Angeles Lakers.

OCTOBER 6 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Unavailable Monday Reaves won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Kings after tweaking his ankle, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Lakers don't appear to be overly concerned about the injury at this point. Reaves will have another chance to make his preseason debut Tuesday against Golden State.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

'Championship team': Walker Kessler drops first thoughts on training with Lakers led by Luka Doncic | Sporting News Walker Kessler has a lot of positive feelings about joining Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Coach JJ Redick in the Lakers system.

OCTOBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Austin Reaves finally bares emotions on Lakers losing LeBron James, Rui Hachimura | Sporting News Austin Reaves unveiled how he felt after the Lakers went all-in with Luka Doncic while seeing LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes...

OCTOBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Matisse Thybulle admits it is extremely difficult to defend Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic | Sporting News Matisse Thybulle has faced elite players in his career, but it seems the Lakers' practice is already challenging.

OCTOBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Austin Reaves' rise to Lakers stardom is affording him a fitting luxury The Los Angeles Lakers star is being kept in the loop on roster decisions.

OCTOBER 3 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Redick's vision to stagger Luka and Reaves creates fun avenue for other Lakers guards JJ Redick is opening the door for Lakers guards not named Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves to break through this season.

OCTOBER 1 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Walker Kessler & Austin Reaves Think Lakers Defense Will Be Dangerous The new-look Lakers have plenty of firepower of offense, but critics are worried about how their defense is going to shape up.

OCTOBER 1 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Bronny James unbothered by father LeBron's departure, eager to be his own man with younger Lakers

Bronny James seems to realize that the wildest part of LeBron James’ decision to change teams before his 24th NBA season is the fact he left behind his son to do it

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Austin Reaves embraces new role as leader in LA Austin Reaves says his approach hasn't changed after signing a new deal. But he's now the longest tenured Laker, which comes with new respon...

SEPTEMBER 29 • USATODAY.COM

Luka Doncic says he's comfortable taking leadership role with Lakers after LeBron James' departure

Luka Doncic has been a leader and a star on his basketball teams ever since he was a teenager at Real Madrid, so his new role this fall as the unquestioned focal point of the Los A...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Lakers must pair Austin Reaves with Quentin Grimes to recreate defensive magic The Los Angeles Lakers need to find ways to put Austin Reaves next to Quentin Grimes to make sure they finish with an above-average defense.

SEPTEMBER 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luka Doncic has the secret sauce Austin Reaves needs to shed playoff dropper label Much like anyone else, Austin Reaves' life within the Los Angeles Lakers offense is made easier when Luka Doncic is around.

SEPTEMBER 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Argument for Lakers starting Sandro Mamukelashvili will surely divide fans The Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup is mostly locked in. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler are guarantees. Quentin Grimes i...

SEPTEMBER 26 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers fans doubting Austin Reaves after latest extension are forgetting his history The Los Angeles Lakers gave Austin Reaves a $184.7 million extension, and fans should expect him to keep getting better.

SEPTEMBER 26 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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