Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves interrupts news conference after Luka Doncic makes 5 straight half-court shots

During a media availability session, Austin Reaves suddenly stopped speaking mid-thought after witnessing Luka Doncic sink multiple consecutive shots from beyond half-court in quick succession during…

Sep 30

Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić are leading the Lakers into a new era

Following the exit of LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers are transitioning into a new era guided by the duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. During recent media availability at UCLA Health…

Austin Reaves is focused on his body after years of playing with LeBron James

During media availability at the team headquarters, Los Angeles guard Austin Reaves discussed his physical preparation following an injury-shortened campaign last year where he appeared in fifty-one…

Austin Reaves shares what ‘casual fans’ are completely ignorant of that he learned from LeBron James

Reflecting on his half-decade alongside LeBron James, Austin Reaves highlighted the rigorous daily maintenance required to preserve an elite playing career. Having observed the league's all-time…

Swanson: Lakers paid Austin Reaves to be a star. Now they need him to prove his durability

Following a massive four-year contract extension worth $184 million, the Los Angeles Lakers are banking on Austin Reaves to maintain his star production across a full schedule. During the previous…

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ready to take charge of new-look Lakers

With LeBron James moving on, star teammates Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are stepping up as co-leaders for the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo recently bonded during a trip to Slovenia, where they…

Austin Reaves embraces new role as leader in LA

Austin Reaves has stepped into the role of the longest-tenured player for the Los Angeles franchise following discussions with Luka Dončić about their shared future. After Rob Pelinka prioritized him…

Sep 28

Austin Reaves ‘happy to be back’ with Lakers after ‘weird’ contract negotiations

Austin Reaves recently discussed his new four-year, $184 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, admitting that the recent negotiations felt unusual. Even though the process caused some stress,…

Sep 28

The key Austin Reaves attribute that will make or break Lakers’ 2026-27 season

Beyond his scoring surges and playmaking, Austin Reaves's intangible leadership will dictate how far the Los Angeles Lakers go in the upcoming campaign. Teammates and rivals alike frequently praise…

Sep 27

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Walker Kessler is ‘perfect fit’ next to Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Despite sacrificing substantial draft capital and committing to a lucrative extension for a player returning from shoulder surgery, franchise leadership expressed immense confidence in acquiring the…

Sep 27