With Reaves having a breakout year, averaging career-highs across the board at 27.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, while firmly establishing himself as the clear No.2 option behind Doncic, his value is at an all-time high, and Arenas wants the Lakers to strike while the iron is hot.

Keyonte George led the way for the Jazz in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 37 points, five rebounds and six assists while Lauri Markkanen recorded 33 points, 16 rebounds and five assists. While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Austin Reaves earns “Tier 2” guard label from LeBron’s close friend, sparking debate over his rise and growing role with the Lakers.

Austin Reaves has gone to another level to start the 2025-26 season. The Los Angeles Lakers man is playing like an All-Star, despite often sharing the floor with Luka Doncic and LeBron James. And while there are doubters,

On Friday, it was revealed that Austin Reaves has a calf strain. As a result, he will miss at least a week of action, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin. "Lakers guard Austin Reaves has a left calf strain and will be reevaluated in approximately a week,