ESPN broke down the Lakers' present state in a new article Wednesday, and the suggestion from one executive is that Reaves ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 10, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, dunks as Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Reaves becomes the sixth Lakers player to be added to the health and safety protocols, joining Avery Bradley, Talen Horton-Tucker, Dwight Howard, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn.

He's now considered by many to be an All-Star level player, which has, in the minds of plenty of people, given the Lakers a "Big Three" of Reaves, Doncic and LeBron James.

In the 2022-23 campaign, Reaves appeared in 64 games for the Lakers, averaging 13 points, three rebounds and 3.4 assists in 28.8 minutes.

Austin Reaves has turned down a 4-year, max contract extension worth $89.2 million, but that does not mean he will not stay with the Lakers.

Austin Reaves took over, scoring the Lakers' last 10 points during the final 93 seconds of a 111-105 win over the Orlando Magic that breathed life into Los Angeles' flickering playoff hopes while ...

The Athletic's Dan Woike reported Thursday, citing sources, that Reaves declined a max contract extension with the Lakers earlier this week that would have been a four-year deal worth $89.2 million.

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) dribbles past Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Los Angeles.