Reaves averaged 27.9 points, 8.3 assists, and 6.6 rebounds in nine games without James during the 2024-25 season. When both James and Doncic were sidelined, those numbers jumped to 31.5 points, 10.5 assists, and 6.8 rebounds. That production has made him one of the league’s most reliable secondary scorers.

Reaves has a good relationship with head coach JJ Redick, and last year was Redick's first season as a head coach. Reaves recently told a story about how his grandma was not a fan of how Redick was speaking to him.

Lakers star Luka Doncic is looking much better this season, and coach JJ Redick and teammate Austin Reaves is taking notice.

While JJ Redick applauded the offense, the Los Angeles Lakers' coach delivered a blunt assessment of his team's defense.

Dončić became the first player in NBA history to begin the season with consecutive 40-point, 10-rebound and 5-assist games.

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best cores in the NBA on paper, but they are largely unproven. Luka Doncic had a down year last season. While he is expected to take a leap, that’s not a guarantee. On top of that, LeBron James is aging, Austin ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the 2025–26 season with expectations to compete for an NBA championship. Head coach JJ Redick is entering his second season with the organization after a successful first year saw him lead Los Angeles to the third ...