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DHJ Quick Take Dončić’s Stance: Luka Dončić has reportedly informed the Lakers' front office that he is opposed to including Austin Reaves in any trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, viewing Reaves as a vital long-term partner and "close friend" on the roster. Reaves' Free Agency: Reaves is widely expected to...

DHJ Quick Take: The Space City Fallout The Lakers’ Depth Trap: It is a staggering failure for the Rockets to be down 3-1 against a Lakers squad missing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. While LeBron James continues to defy age, Houston’s inability to capitalize on a shorthanded opponent suggests the...

DHJ Quick Take Injury Return: Austin Reaves is expected to make his first appearance since April 2, having missed nearly four weeks due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Game Status: Although the team is optimistic about his return in Game 5, he will officially be a game-time decision for the third consecutive...

DHJ Quick Take Luka Dončić Out: The Los Angeles Lakers do not expect Dončić to appear in the series against the Houston Rockets as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Austin Reaves Status: Unlike Dončić, Reaves is considered a possibility to return during the postseason...

DHJ Quick Take Key Absences: The Los Angeles Lakers will be without stars Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for the start of their 2026 playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Official Status: Head coach JJ Redick has officially listed both players as "out indefinitely," providing no specific timeline for their...

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to offer Austin Reaves a $240 million contract this offseason, according to Lakers Daily. Reaves is expected to decline his player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Lakers have "no fear" of losing the talented scorer. Back in...

The Utah Jazz are interested in signing Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, according to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Reaves will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason after he declines his 2026-27 player option. The Jazz acquired Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies at this...

Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves want LeBron James to return to the Los Angeles Lakers if the future Hall of Famer doesn't retire from the NBA this offseason, according to Lakers Daily. James becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time since 2018. The four-time MVP hasn't...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves "didn't pay much attention" to Rich Paul's trade comments, according to NBA reporter Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Paul, who is LeBron James' agent, said on his podcast with Max Kellerman that the Lakers should trade Reaves to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson...

On his podcast with Max Kellerman, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, who represents NBA legend LeBron James, said the Los Angeles Lakers should trade Austin Reaves to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson Jr. It was a controversial comment by Paul, who is one of James' best friends. Many...