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Austin Reaves has become a breakout star for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 season, which could lead to him asking for a bigger contract in the summer.
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Austin Reaves may be able to keep the Los Angeles Lakers afloat with LeBron James and Luka Dončić out. The fifth-year player posted a career-high 51 points in a 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, adding 11 rebounds and nine assists.
Sunday's 51-point night wasn't the first time Reaves found himself in rare air. It probably won't be the last, either.
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The friendly banter between Los Angeles Lakers teammates Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić continued after Reaves went off for 51 points in Sunday's 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.
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The Los Angeles Lakers needed someone to supply the offense against the Sacramento Kings and Austin Reaves was willing to take on the challenge.
With multiple ball-handlers sidelined with injuries, there have been more two-man actions (mainly pick and rolls) between Reaves and Ayton and it has helped them better figure out each other’s