Austin Reaves News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Poised for big role Lakers president Rob Pelinka referred to Reaves, Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler as the team's "Big 3" while discussing the continuity of the roster, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact The comments reinforce Reaves' prominent role in Los Angeles' offense and suggest he should remain a major part of the team's plans alongside Doncic and Kessler this season. Fantasy managers can expect a mild bump in offensive usage with LeBron James out of the mix as well.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Pelinka reveals a big All-Star goal for Austin Reaves in the 2026-27 season | Sporting News Austin Reaves is entering the 2026-27 season with big expectations from the Lakers organization.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

JJ Redick addresses Lakers starting lineup then drops viral quote Who will join Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler in the Lakers starting lineup this season?

SEPTEMBER 25 • USATODAY.COM

LeBron James is gone, but Lakers GM Pelinka and coach Redick are excited about the future

LeBron James has left the building, and that’s not the only big change facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming season

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Austin Reaves' 23-spot NBA Rank jump reaffirms Lakers' gamble on his potential The Los Angeles Lakers received a degree of vindication for paying Austin Reaves top dollar via ESPN's NBA Rank series.

SEPTEMBER 23 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Collin Sexton Praises Austin Reaves' Work Ethic & Leadership Austin Reaves has really stepped up over the offseason, and his teammates, like Collin Sexton, are starting to notice.

SEPTEMBER 22 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Former NBA champion drops brutal Lakers championship warning with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers have had a massive overhaul this summer. Still, a recent NBA champion doesn't feel like they have enough to win a cha...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Biggest improvement every Lakers starter must make for LA to contend this season Luka Doncic needs to play bully ball again. Austin Reaves needs a playmaking leap. What else must the Los Angeles Lakers starters do?

SEPTEMBER 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

3 Realistic Austin Reaves improvements to reward Lakers' $180 million gamble If the Los Angeles Lakers are going to make the leap as a team, Austin Reaves must do so as an individual. There are three key areas in whic...

SEPTEMBER 14 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

JJ Redick already proved Lakers can make Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves pairing work The Los Angeles Lakers were elite when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves played together last season thanks to head coach JJ Redick.

SEPTEMBER 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers quietly set up Austin Reaves as the fall guy if the offseason overhaul fails The Los Angeles Lakers have very few options to improve an underperforming roster apart from trading Austin Reaves.

SEPTEMBER 12 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

3x Lakers' Champ Reveals Key to Winning in 2026-27 The Lakers have Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but Robert Horry believes another player will ultimately determine how far they go this seaso...

SEPTEMBER 8 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Unpacking whether or not Amen Thompson and Austin Reaves were overpaid this summer Amen Thompson and Austin Reaves just got paid in the same offseason cycle, and it begs the question: which team got the better deal? Also, w...

SEPTEMBER 4 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers legend gives warning about life without LeBron James as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves take over | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James for the first time in almost a decade. Lakers five-time NBA champion just pulled a not s...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers' Austin Reaves gets major warning without LeBron James as production could decline | Sporting News With LeBron James leaving, it gives Austin Reaves full permission to be the second option. However, being the second option may come with a...

AUGUST 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brian Windhorst reveals NBA executives think the Lakers will be the most disappointing team next season Following off-season roster moves centered around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, Brian Windhorst outlined why NBA executives anticipate a po...

AUGUST 29 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Predicting Austin Reaves' 2026-27 Lakers season: Another leap awaits Austin Reaves has the second most pressure to deliver next season of anyone on the Los Angeles Lakers.

AUGUST 29 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

"He wants to be Austin Reaves so bad", "He's lost so much weight" - NBA Fans Go Insane Over Luka Doncic's Dramatic Lean Transformation On the Lakers It's almost a yearly tradition for NBA fans to rave about Luka Doncic's body in the offseason.

AUGUST 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Defense-themed trade involving Austin Reaves still makes sense for Lakers With the ink on Austin Reaves' new $180 million contract still wet, the idea of trading Reaves will disgust certain Los Angeles Lakers fans....

AUGUST 21 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Bronny James and the 3 other Lakers with the most to prove this season Bronny James, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, and Collin Sexton face the most pressure out of all Los Angeles Lakers heading into the upcomin...

AUGUST 18 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers predicted to part ways with Austin Reaves, sign $304M three-time MVP, NBA champion | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers could very well be making big time moves in the future. This potential deal would land them one of the best players i...

AUGUST 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA 2K27 Reveals Where Lakers' Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler Stand Among NBA's Best The release of NBA 2K27 is only a few weeks away, with the popular video game franchise set to debut the latest edition on Sept. 4, ahead of...

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

6 NBA Breakout Candidates for 2026-27: Austin Reaves, Matas Buzelis, Dylan Harper & more primed for big jump | Sporting News Six NBA players set up to take a huge leap in 2026-27.

AUGUST 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

There are only 6 Lakers whose rotation spots are already locked in Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton know they will be big components of the...

AUGUST 10 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers' Austin Reaves' future in limbo after Walker Kessler's blockbuster trade, says NBA insider | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers have had added a lot of new talent this summer. However, it could very well put Austin Reaves future in LA on the lin...

AUGUST 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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LeBron James is gone, but Lakers GM Pelinka and coach Redick are excited about the future