With Luka Dončić sidelined, Austin Reaves delivered a highlight-reel finish and continued his recent surge to help keep the Lakers competitive against Western Conference leader Oklahoma City.
With Luka Doncic and LeBron James sidelined, Austin Reaves has carried the Los Angeles Lakers through a critical stretch, delivering career-best performances while the team awaits its stars’ return.
Despite being eligible for a massive new contract, Lakers guard Austin Reaves says his main focus remains on helping Los Angeles win, not chasing the biggest possible deal.
After missing more than a month with a calf strain, Austin Reaves returned to the lineup with 15 points off the bench and his trademark humor, helping the Lakers cruise to a decisive win over Brooklyn.
Austin Reaves criticized a referee’s behavior after the Lakers fell behind 2-0 against the Thunder in an emotional Game 2 defeat.
Austin Reaves debuted a new buzz-cut hairstyle during the offseason, but the bigger story surrounding the Lakers guard remains his uncertain free-agent future and Los Angeles' plans for roster improvement.