Anthony Davis scored 35 points, and Austin Reaves added 26 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night. LeBron James contributed 21 points, with 17 coming in the second half, helping Los Angeles achieve its first 2-0 start since the 2010-11 season. The Suns initially surged, leading by 22 points…
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been pretty open about the fact that he wasn’t always LeBron James’ biggest fan and he revealed exactly when he stopped hating the Lakers great. Last year, social media posts of Reaves hating on LeBron from 2012 came to light, but now that he’s teammates with LeBron, he seems to…
An NBA insider has shed light on how incoming Lakers coach JJ Redick feels about shooting guard Austin Reaves heading into the 2024-25 season. Reaves could have become a trade piece for LA in recent seasons, but the team have held onto him since he’s become the team’s best offensive option behind LeBron James and…
The Los Angeles Lakers believe that their young core of Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Max Christie could improve under Dan Hurley, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Lakers also have the No. 21 pick in the upcoming draft. Part of the thinking behind hiring Hurley is evolving nature of building a roster with…
LeBron James has opened up about his relationship with teammate Austin Reaves. Speaking on the ‘Mind The Game’ podcast, James discussed the moment Reaves completely gained his trust against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of last year’s playoffs. “Obviously last year, the Memphis series, AR gained a lot of trust from me, but…
On Tuesday, Washington added a veteran signal-caller who could mentor a top draft pick. Marcus Mariota, 30, agreed to a one-year deal with a base value of $6 million and worth up to $10 million, one person with knowledge of the terms said. Washington explored the veteran quarterback market and had interest in Sam Darnold…
With Taurean Prince and Cam Reddish no longer in the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup, Austin Reaves has assumed more crucial defensive responsibilities. In the recent victory against the Thunder, Reaves took on the challenge of guarding Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as highlighted by Khobi Price of the Orange County Register. LeBron James commended Reaves…
In response to Ridly Greig‘s controversial empty-net slapshot, Toronto Maple Leafs veteran Ryan Reaves expressed support for Morgan Rielly‘s reaction. A cross-check that is going to result in a suspension of at least five games, Reaves contends the NHL has changed. And, he hinted it’s not in a positive way. He’s not the only member…
As the trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing roster improvements, with Atlanta Hawks’ guard Dejounte Murray emerging as a top target. Reports indicate that the Lakers are considering a trade, but the Hawks are not interested in D’Angelo Russell; instead, they prefer Austin Reaves. Following Reaves’ standout performance, scoring a season-high 32…
The Los Angeles Lakers are standing firm on their commitment to guard Austin Reaves, signaling their reluctance to part ways with the emerging talent. Recent reports suggest that the Lakers value Reaves even more than D’Angelo Russell in ongoing trade discussions. NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic shed light on the Lakers’ stance, revealing…
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