Tag: Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves Believes Lakers Have Their Foundation, But Championship Work Remains

Brandon King

Fresh off agreeing to a four-year, $185 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves made it clear that he believes the franchise already has the cornerstone pieces necessary to contend for a title. “And I feel like, you know, with me and Luka, that’s a great starting piece to compete. And when we put a roster together that can go compete, I feel like winning a championship will basically solidify everything that I want and everything that the Lakers want.”   Reaves’ comments underscore the growing…

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Nets Prepared To Make Massive Offer For Austin Reaves

Brandon King

The Brooklyn Nets appear ready to make one of the biggest splashes of the summer. According to reports, Brooklyn is preparing a four-year, $178.5 million offer for Austin Reaves, a deal that would pay him more than $44 million annually and instantly make him one of the highest-paid guards in the league. The interest shouldn’t come as a surprise. What began as one of the NBA’s greatest undrafted success stories has evolved into a player who has become a vital piece of the Los Angeles Lakers’ core. Reaves has steadily…

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Lakers are prioritising resigning Austin Reaves over LeBron James

Brandon King

The Lakers, like every other NBA team, have roster questions they must address in the offseason. Two of the more pressing concerns for the Los Angeles Lakers are Austin Reaves and LeBron James and their potential future with the team.  James is a free agent and Reeves has a $14,898,786 player option for the last year of a 4-year, $53,827,872 deal.  Although the team has indicated they would like to have both players back in the fold, according to NBA reporter who covers the Lakers, Jovan Buha. “If it comes…

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Thunder Complete Sweep of Lakers With 115-110 Win, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Brandon King

The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference Finals after finishing off the Los Angeles Lakers with a hard-fought 115-110 win in Game 4. The Thunder, who led for nearly 70% of the contest, appeared firmly in control late in the fourth quarter, holding a 109-103 advantage with just 2:06 remaining. However, the Lakers — showing more fight than at any point earlier in the postseason — responded with a 7-0 run to briefly reclaim the lead. Oklahoma City answered immediately. Chet Holmgren delivered a thunderous go-ahead slam…

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