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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is poised to become one of the top players available in NBA free agency this summer. While Los Angeles is favored to re-sign him, contenders are already gearing up for a bidding war.

Dan Woik and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks are already two teams that have “known interest” in signing Reaves this summer.

RELATED: Executives predict potential cost of Austin Reeves contract

• Austin Reeves Stats (2025-26): 23.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.1 spg, 2.3 3pts per game, 36% 3pts

Reeves, age 27, is believed to still live in Los Angeles. The 6-foot-5 guard has expressed his desire to remain with the Lakers and there were reports during the season that he might take a waiver to remain with the team.

Los Angeles already knows what price he is looking for on a long-term deal. The lack of high-level talent in NBA free agency, especially under the age of 30, gives Reaves an advantage. With the rising NBA salary cap, over $40 million is being paid per season at this point.

RELATED: Executive details potential win-win contract for Lakers, LeBron

The challenge for the Lakers will be how they build their roster with a commitment of more than $90 million per season to Reaves and Luka Doncic. Los Angeles will also have to decide what to offer LeBron James, who will have a limited number of suitors and all of them will have financial restrictions on what they can offer.

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The Los Angeles Lakers face two important offseason decisions this summer with LeBron James and Austin Reaves. While it’s uncertain how much it would cost if the Hall of Famer is retained in the future, there is more information on the rate at which Reeves is paired with Luka Doncic.

NBA executives who spoke to The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Dan Wolke said Reaves could get a multi-year extension in the range of more than $40 million per season.

RELATED: Executive details potential win-win contract for Lakers, LeBron

Reaves, age 27, is hitting NBA free agency at exactly the right time. The 6-foot-5 guard is coming off a season where he set career highs in scoring, free-throws and rebounds per game.

• Austin Reeves Stats (2025-26): 23.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.1 spg, 2.3 3pts per game, 36% 3pts

He’s also hitting the open market right this summer. LeBron will have a very limited number of suitors, and Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is a restricted free agent. This makes Reaves the most coveted player available in NBA free agency this offseason.

Currently, the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls stand as the two guard-needy teams with the cap space to afford Reaves. There is also expected to be interest from the Utah Jazz.

In all likelihood, a bidding war would lead the Lakers to pay more than $40 million per season to retain Reaves. A deal would mean Los Angeles is committing more than $90 million per season to Reaves and Doncic together for the foreseeable future.

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The NBA world is currently focused on the early rounds of the playoffs, but we’re only a month away from the start of the offseason and some major decisions will be made for a group of stars heading into the final year of their contracts.

Since free agency is no longer as attractive as it used to be, there are few people who will test the open market. Veterans like Andrew Wiggins ($30 million), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($21 million), and Draymond Green ($27 million) aren’t going anywhere.

However, others could certainly threaten to make a move in free agency to get even more paydays from their current teams. With that in mind, let’s take a look at eight NBA stars who are sure to opt out of their current contracts in the coming weeks.

james harden

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is one of the league’s premier mercenaries. He has no loyalty to any team and that is not going to change. While he is owed $42 million next season, it would be surprising if he joined and there have already been early reports that he intends to opt out.

Just months shy of his 37th birthday, the 11-time All-Star could take an annual salary cut in favor of a more guaranteed season.

Austin Reeves

Austin Reeves is having a career year at the perfect time. The Los Angeles Lakers veteran has emerged as a future All-Star talent and core member of the roster. There’s no way he’ll play for just under $15 million next season. He’s highly unlikely to leave LA, but he’ll likely get a huge pay raise this summer.

Fred VanVleet

Fred VanVleet is in an interesting situation. He took a pay cut to return to the Houston Rockets and is set to make $25 million next season. The veteran guard is also recovering from a torn ACL. A case can be made for him to be included next season. However, the Rockets have been in a mess this year and VanVleet is likely being used in a summer trade, considering he could opt out of the remainder of the year.

al horford

Al Horford’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors last summer proved to be the wrong one. They were expected to be title contenders, and injuries to their top stars completely derailed those plans. Expect him to opt to return east, either retiring with the Boston Celtics or finishing his career where it started, the Atlanta Hawks.

Kevin Porter Jr.

After being one of the few good things to happen for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2025-26, Kevin Porter Jr. is set to opt out of the $5 million he earned next season. Since very few stars are expected to really test the market, the six-year veteran will be one of the top players available and is set to get a very nice pay rise this summer.

deandre ayton

When the Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal with an opt-out last summer, everyone knew he would use it. With so few reliable veterans in the game, and after staying healthy throughout the season, the eight-year veteran will surely opt to ask for a raise on the $8 million he will make next season.

bradley beal

Despite trying to bounce back from a broken hip and having a few bad seasons, you can bet Bradley Beal thinks he’s still worth more than the $5 million he’ll make with the Los Angeles Clippers next year. Plus, it looks like LA is in the early stages of a rebuild, and the 14-year vet won’t want to deal with that.

trey young

There are two certain things in the NBA offseason. Trae Young will opt out of the approximately $49 million he is owed next season. But he will do so in order to get a new long-term deal from his new team, the Washington Wizards. There is an outside chance that he may change his mind and test his value in the open market. But Washington is unlikely to get a better offer than what any other team will offer.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

The NBA world is currently focused on the early rounds of the playoffs, but we’re only a month away from the start of the offseason and some major decisions will be made for a group of stars heading into the final year of their contracts.

Since free agency is no longer as attractive as it used to be, there are few people who will test the open market. Veterans like Andrew Wiggins ($30 million), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($21 million), and Draymond Green ($27 million) aren’t going anywhere.

However, others may certainly threaten to make a move in free agency to get even more paydays from their current teams. With that in mind, let’s take a look at eight NBA stars who are sure to opt out of their current contracts in the coming weeks.

james harden

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is one of the league’s premier mercenaries. He has no loyalty to any team and that is not going to change. While he is owed $42 million next season, it would be surprising if he joined and there have already been early reports that he intends to opt out.

Just months shy of his 37th birthday, the 11-time All-Star could take an annual salary cut in favor of a more guaranteed season.

Austin Reeves

Austin Reeves is having a career year at the perfect time. The Los Angeles Lakers veteran has emerged as a future All-Star talent and core member of the roster. There’s no way he’ll play for just under $15 million next season. He’s highly unlikely to leave LA, but he’ll likely get a huge pay raise this summer.

Fred VanVleet

Fred VanVleet is in an interesting situation. He took a pay cut to return to the Houston Rockets and is set to make $25 million next season. The veteran guard is also recovering from a torn ACL. A case can be made for him to be included next season. However, the Rockets have been in a mess this year and VanVleet is likely being used in a summer trade, considering he could opt out of the remainder of the year.

al horford

Al Horford’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors last summer proved to be the wrong one. They were expected to be title contenders, and injuries to their top stars completely derailed those plans. Expect him to opt to return east, either retiring with the Boston Celtics or finishing his career where it started, the Atlanta Hawks.

Kevin Porter Jr.

After being one of the few good things to happen for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2025-26, Kevin Porter Jr. is set to opt out of the $5 million he earned next season. Since very few stars are expected to really test the market, the six-year veteran will be one of the top players available and is set to get a very nice pay rise this summer.

deandre ayton

When the Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal with an opt-out last summer, everyone knew he would use it. With so few reliable veterans in the game, and after staying healthy throughout the season, the eight-year veteran will surely opt to ask for a raise on the $8 million he will make next season.

bradley beal

Despite trying to bounce back from a broken hip and having a few bad seasons, you can bet Bradley Beal thinks he’s still worth more than the $5 million he’ll make with the Los Angeles Clippers next year. Plus, it looks like LA is in the early stages of a rebuild, and the 14-year vet won’t want to deal with that.

trey young

There are two certain things in the NBA offseason. Trae Young will opt out of the approximately $49 million he is owed next season. But he will do so in order to get a new long-term deal from his new team, the Washington Wizards. There is an outside chance that he may change his mind and test his value in the open market. But he is unlikely to receive a better offer from Washington than any other team.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

4 月 2 日，洛杉磯湖人隊以 139-96 輸給俄克拉荷馬城雷霆隊後，前往德克薩斯州迎戰達拉斯小牛隊的下一場比賽。在宣布奧斯汀·裡維斯遭受斜拉傷後，小牛隊的醫療團隊對裡維斯進行了核磁共振檢查。

湖人隊總教練 JJ 雷迪克聲稱，在李維斯受傷的消息傳出後不久，核磁共振檢查過程就被錯誤地完成了。 DLLS Sports 的小羅恩·哈羅德 (Ron Harrod Jr.) 表示，週二，小牛隊發表了一份聲明，對雷迪克的言論提出質疑。

「我們的醫療團隊根據當時提供的資訊遵循標準成像協議，」小牛隊的組織表示。 “執行的掃描沒有錯誤。”

這位41歲的主教練表示，湖人隊最初認為李維斯很健康，但後來得知小牛隊掃描了李維斯身體的錯誤區域。 4 月 4 日，雷迪克在與媒體成員談論此事時對這一說法一笑置之。

雖然達拉斯花時間回應雷迪克的說法，但奧斯汀·裡維斯的受傷時間表保持不變。假設湖人隊能夠晉級首輪，他預計至少會缺席季後賽首輪。由於裡維斯和盧卡·東契奇都將缺席很長一段時間，洛杉磯隊的季後賽希望看起來很渺茫。

至於小牛隊，達拉斯隊已經被排除在季後賽爭奪之外。俱樂部將等待並觀察 2026 年 NBA 選秀樂透的結果，然後再尋求任何新球員加入名單，與庫珀·弗拉格下賽季並肩作戰。

週一晚上，底特律活塞隊戰勝洛杉磯湖人隊的比賽中，丹尼斯·詹金斯 (Daniss Jenkins) 戰勝奧斯汀·里夫斯 (Austin Reaves) 投進制勝跳投，創造了一些英雄般的表現。

詹金斯正在活塞隊度過他年輕的 NBA 職業生涯的第二個賽季。最近，隨著凱德·坎寧安從肺部塌陷中恢復過來，他的名字進入了首發陣容。

詹金斯在對陣火熱的湖人隊的比賽中展現了令人難以置信的表現。在39分鐘的出場時間裡，他拿下了30分、8次助攻和4個籃板。他全場18投11中，其中三分球5投4中，罰球4投4中。

當洛杉磯試圖保持連勝時，詹金斯阻止了他們。他突破到中距離，越過李維斯完成了艱難的跳投，為底特律隊帶來了當晚的最後一次領先優勢。

丹尼斯詹金斯 (DANISS JENKINS) 戰勝奧斯汀李維斯 (AUSTIN REAVES)pic.twitter.com/UTqkBCGAYF

— 軍團籃球 (@LegionHoops) 2026 年 3 月 24 日

活塞隊丹尼斯·詹金斯如何對陣湖人隊

丹尼斯·詹金斯為活塞隊做出了巨大的貢獻，顯示了他在擊敗湖人隊的比賽中的重要性。

外線投籃和球的移動在這場比賽中發揮了重要作用。活塞隊投進 11 個三分球並送出 31 次助攻，在兩項數據中均取得勝利。湖人隊的情況就不一樣了，他們投進了 8 個三分球並送出了 27 次助攻。

在這場勝利中，底特律隊有四名球員得分上雙，包括詹金斯。賈倫杜倫表現出色，拿下 20 分、11 個籃板和 3 次助攻。他全場9投5中，慈善區10投10中。托比亞斯·哈里斯（Tobias Harris）拿下14分和7個籃板，鄧肯·羅賓遜（Duncan Robinson）貢獻12分和2次助攻。

底特律隊本季戰績52勝19負，穩坐東部積分榜榜首。他們領先波士頓塞爾提克隊和紐約尼克隊。

活塞隊已經取得四連勝，期待下一場主場比賽。他們將在東部時間 3 月 25 日晚上 7 點迎戰亞特蘭大老鷹隊。

The Miami Heat have cooled off the past few games as the basketball world is still trying to process Bam Adebayo’s recent 83-point game, the second-most in NBA history. While some have celebrated the feat, which puts him ahead of Kobe Bryant and behind only Wilt Chamberlain in the record books, others have tried to downplay Adebayo’s accomplishment by pointing out some of the bizarre tactics Miami used to help him get to this point.

One guy who falls into the latter camp is former NBA guard Austin Rivers, who recently went on The Ryan Russillo Show to challenge Adebayo.

“If you score more than 30 against [Victor Wembanyama]. It will be as impressive to me as you are getting [83] Points… I’ll tip more than you get [83] Against the f*****g Wizards,” Rivers said, according to X, formerly of The Ryan Russillo Show on Twitter.

Adebayo will have a chance to do that on Monday night when the Heat host Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

The Heat have a very difficult schedule at the moment, having lost four games in a row and falling into the play-in field in the Eastern Conference as a result. Adebayo had a stellar game of 32 points and 21 rebounds over the weekend against the Houston Rockets, but Miami lost in the final seconds when Amen Thompson missed Kevin Durant at the buzzer.

Adebayo had a big game against the Spurs earlier this year, and he’ll need a similar output this time around to get Miami back in the win column against a San Antonio team that has been impressive in recent weeks.

Tipoff between the Heat and Spurs is scheduled for 7:00 pm ET.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Orlando Magic on Saturday night and Austin Reaves is once again at the center of the injury report. He is listed as questionable because of left hip soreness, making the Lakers guard the focus of attention as the team tries to extend its eight-game winning streak and solidify its playoff position.

The Lakers entered the matchup at 45–25, No. 3 in the Western Conference, and continued their strong push toward the postseason. Meanwhile, the Magic dropped to 38-31, No. 6 in the East, looking to snap a three-game losing streak and make the playoffs. Here’s everything we know from the injury report regarding Austin Reaves and his game status vs. the Magic.

Reeves has played a major role this season. In 44 games, he averaged 23.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists. He is shooting 49.4 percent from the field, 36.6 percent from three and 86.5 percent from the free-throw line.

Additionally, Reeves continues to produce offense at a high level. He handles playmaking duties and consistently generates scoring opportunities. His presence gives the Lakers balance and rhythm, especially with their stars.

austin reeves injury status vs magic

The Lakers’ injury report notes Reeves’ availability as particularly important. Maxi Kleber (back) is out, putting pressure on the rotation. Los Angeles needs Reaves’ scoring and playmaking to maintain their current pace.

On the other hand, Magic is struggling with several injuries. Anthony Black (abdomen) and Jonathan Isaac (knee) are out. Franz Wagner (ankle) is also sidelined, while Wendell Carter Jr. (rib) is questionable.

The Lakers are looking to continue moving forward. Trying to stop the magic slide. So when it comes to whether Austin Reeves is playing vs. the Magic tonight, the answer is uncertain. His status is questionable, and his availability will depend on pregame evaluation.

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Miami Heat for the second consecutive night on Thursday, and LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are all listed as questionable on the injury report. James is dealing with a foot problem, while Doncic has hip pain and Reeves has an arm problem. Here’s everything we know about the injuries to LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and their playing status heading into the Lakers’ game against the Heat.

LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reeves status vs. Heat

Given that all three of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are questionable on the Lakers’ injury report against the Heat, a concrete update won’t happen until it gets closer to the start of game time.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if all three players were ruled out against the Heat. At this time of the season, everyone is dealing with some kind of illness, and the Lakers have played it safe by resting key players during back-to-back stretches.

It’s only the third game of a six-game road trip, in which the Lakers will visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday, then make stops against the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers before returning home to end the month.

So when the question comes up about whether LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are playing against the Heat tonight, the answer is probably no.

lakers injury report

-Luka Doncic questionable (right hip soreness).
-LeBron James questionable (arthritis in left foot)
-Maxi Glue Out (Lumbar Back Strain)
-Austin Reeves questionable (injured right arm)

heat injury report

-Bam Adebayo available (right calf tightness)
-Vladislav Goldin out (G League two-way)
-Jaime Jaquez Jr. out (left hip tightness)
-Nikola Jovic available (lower back injury management)
-Trevor Keels out (G League two-way)
-Pelle Larsson available (left elbow injury)
-Terry Rozier out (not with team)
-Kel’l ware available (right shoulder stretch)
-Andrew Wiggins out (sesamoiditis of left big toe).
-Jahmir Young out (G League two-way)

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets suffered their biggest loss of the season with an overtime road loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. It appeared that the Nuggets had the game wrapped up by the end of regulation, but Lakers guard Austin Reaves engineered a perfectly executed missed free throw, which he then rebounded and scored to tie the game.

After the game, Nuggets head coach David Edelman explained what happened in the game.

“It’s one of those things that’s 100 in the NBA,” Edelman said, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post, formerly of Twitter. “It happened. You give them credit. But there were a lot of things that led to it that we could have done differently, maybe better.”

Some criticized the Nuggets for not placing a fourth player in the lane to join in the rebounding action for Reaves’ second free throw, which went straight to an empty area of ​​the paint, where another Denver player could have been deployed had they so chosen.

A loss to Los Angeles would likely erase the good vibes from Denver’s recent solid win over the San Antonio Spurs, even without Victor Wembanyama.

It was a particularly brutal game for shooting guard Jamal Murray, who scored only five points and was shut out of the contest, a full 180 points from his usual dominance against the Lakers in recent years.

The Nuggets are currently 41-27, and are just a game and a half away from the Phoenix Suns to avoid the play-in tournament in the Western Conference.

The Nuggets now have a few days off before they next face off at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday evening.

The Los Angeles Lakers won an overtime thriller against the Denver Nuggets, and it all started with what Austin Reaves was able to do at the end of regulation. Down two points, Reeves missed his free-throw to the left, and he was able to recover the ball. He ran down the baseline and hit a floater to tie the game and send the game into overtime.

Before going into overtime, Reeves was seen holding a basketball and saying, “I love you.”

“I love you.”

This clip of Austin Reeves after game-saving play shows why we’re basketball fans 👏pic.twitter.com/27makmBSZi

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 15 March 2026

The Lakers won the game when Luka Doncic used his clutch gene to sink a shot that gave them two points with .5 seconds remaining. The Nuggets didn’t have enough time to get a clean shot, and the rest was history.

After the game, Reeves was asked about talking the basketball at the end of regulation.

“I don’t really say much about the ball. It’s usually bad words. It’s usually when it’s not doing the right thing,” Reeves said, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Austin Reeves on viral clip of saying “I love you” to the basketball at the end of the game: “I don’t really say that to the ball a lot. It’s usually bad words. It’s usually when it’s not doing the right thing.” pic.twitter.com/yQrDsdvanu

-Dave McMenamin (@mcten) 15 March 2026

It was the perfect scenario for Reeves, and it was almost as if he knew the ball was going to fall straight into his hands.

With the win, the Lakers now have the tiebreaker over the Nuggets, and that’s important as the Western Conference becomes competitive once again. The Lakers are still in the No. 3 seed in the West, and they may not have a chance to go much further than that, as they are seven games behind the San Antonio Spurs.

The Lakers are clicking at the right time, and they have two games coming up against the Houston Rockets that are important for standings purposes. If the big three of Reeves, Doncic and LeBron James can continue to play during the season, they should be able to keep their hands on the No. 3 seed.

The Los Angeles Lakers not only beat the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night; He defeated them. While Luka Doncic made headlines with his game-winning block, the Lakers had that edge thanks to the high-IQ game of Austin Reaves and some veteran guidance from Marcus Smart.

With the game hanging in the balance, Reeves found himself at the charity stripe. Instead of the usual routine, Smart pulled the young guard aside with some very specific instructions.

“I told him to miss it,” Smart explained after the 127-125 overtime win. “I said listen, don’t go out there, don’t do your routine. As soon as you get the ball, one dribble if anything, but shoot it quickly. Nobody’s expecting it, they’re not going to have time to time it.”

“He read one side well.”

Marcus Smart on Austin Reeves’ heads-up play at the free throw line

(via @SpectrumSN)pic.twitter.com/uKBo2vbZXS

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 15 March 2026

Reeves executed the plan to perfection. He deliberately suppressed free throws, caught the Nuggets off guard, and “read the single side” forcing the Los Angeles Lakers to tie the game and force overtime. It was the kind of savvy play that doesn’t always show up in the box score but wins games against elite competition like Denver.

The game capped a great night for Reeves, who led all scorers with 32 points on an efficient shooting performance of 12-of-21. His backcourt partner, Smart, was equally important, providing 21 points and five steals while serving as a defensive orchestrator. Their combined efforts supported Doncic’s 30-point triple-double and helped neutralize Nikola Jokic’s 24-point, 16-rebound masterclass.

For head coach JJ Redick, it’s a dream to see his veteran leader and rising star collaborate on such a nuanced game. The Lakers are proving they have more than just star power; He has the situational awareness needed to grind out tough matches against the best players in the West.

The Lakers were able to pull off a thrilling win over the Pelicans as they set their sights on the Nuggets on Thursday to snap a three-game winning streak. After the game, Doncic got a question he’s answered many times before.

Since the All-Star break, there has been talk about whether the Lakers’ “Big Three” LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will be fit. There has been increased conversation in the media, especially when statistics show that lineups with LeBron James and only Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves have a better Net Rating. Likewise, lineups with just LeBron on the floor and Doncic and Reeves on the bench have a better Nets rating.

As there is strong debate over whether the three Lakers stars are actually a fit, Luka signaled his disdain for the conversation in a post-game interview following the win over the Pelicans.

“Are you guys going to ask me this question every night?”

Although reluctant to continue speaking further on the topic, he responded.

“I think that’s what everybody sees. We’ve obviously won three in a row. We’ve been playing together since the All-Star break… Obviously we’re going to have chemistry every day, every game.”

The Lakers are currently 37-24, holding the sixth seed in the Western Conference. They are two games ahead of the seventh-seeded Suns in the play-in tournament. Their game against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday is important, as Denver is just one game ahead of Los Angeles in wins.

After a season in which all three stars missed significant time, the Lakers finally feel like they have a relatively healthy roster as they head into a very important stretch of games that includes matchups against playoff teams like the Nuggets, Knicks, Timberwolves, and Rockets.

Luka Doncic may be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn’t exempt him from some classic locker room danger. After the Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on Saturday night, the birthday boy decided to express some complaints about his teammates’ gift-giving habits, or lack thereof.

During his on-court interview after his impressive 26-point performance, Doncic, who turns 27 on Friday, jokingly called out the team. “Nobody has given me a gift yet, it’s crazy,” the superstar guard said with a smile.

The joke didn’t stop here. While Austin Reeves tried to handle his own media duties in the locker room afterward, Doncic decided to interrupt by hitting two towels at the third-year guard. Reeves didn’t make a move and responded laughing, “I actually got a gift for you, you’re crazy!”

Luca throws 2 towels at Austin

“I actually brought a gift for you, you idiot”🤣 pic.twitter.com/d4zAAoiX1S

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 1 March 2026

The light-hearted conversation highlights the growing chemistry in Los Angeles that is ultimately translating into the win column. The Lakers didn’t just talk big games; He played one. Along with Doncic, Reeves provided a big spark off the bench. He finished the night with 18 points and three assists, and shot an efficient 7-11 from the floor.

DeAndre Ayton took over on defense and dominated the boards, scoring four points and 10 rebounds, helping the Lakers overcome a Warriors team led by Gui Santos’ 14 points.

Winning fixes everything, and for a Lakers team that has faced a lot of outside noise lately, seeing their two most popular players trade barbs and towels is a good sign. It remains to be seen if Reeves actually has a gift for Luka, but a 28-point road win over a rival is a very solid start.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third straight loss after a 113-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The game ended much like the team’s loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday due to poor execution late in the game. When asked after the game where the Lakers’ frustration lay, Austin Reaves summed it up in just two words, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

“Very high,” Reeves said during his postgame media session.

The difference between the Magic game and Thursday night was that the Lakers took the shot they wanted late in the game. Against the Magic, Luka Doncic was freed by a Deandre Ayton screen to take the potential game-winner. In a shocking moment, he passed the ball to LeBron James, who was hurried off the field.

Trailing by three against the Suns and trying to send the game into overtime, Austin Reaves ran through a series of screens to free himself in the corner for an open three. Marcus Smart found it, but his shot was a little poor.

Like the Magic game, the Lakers blew a double-digit lead in the second half, only to see the Suns come back and take the lead. When the game gets closer, all the little things add up. According to Khobi Price of the California Post, for Reaves, there were too many mistakes for the Lakers on the margin that could have changed the outcome if they had been better.

“Control the controllable things. There were some plays tonight where I thought if we were better, it could swing the game,” Reeves said. “Every possession matters. It sounds like a cliché because there are so many of them, but it can swing the game in any direction throughout the game. One little play, one little mistake can fire up a crowd, fire up a team, whatever it is. Control those possessions.”

Against the Suns, Reeves finished with 14 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. It was only his third game in the starting lineup since being put on a minutes restriction following his return from a calf injury.

The Lakers’ mini road trip concludes with a visit to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The team will then return home on Sunday evening for a second consecutive night in town with the Sacramento Kings.

在周二與奧蘭多魔術隊的對決中，勒布朗詹姆斯在 Crypto.com Arena 為球迷演奏了一些最精彩的歌曲。在上半場突破了他標誌性的追擊蓋帽後，他在第三節與洛杉磯湖人隊隊友奧斯汀·裡維斯聯手扣籃，點燃了觀眾的熱情。

詹姆斯進行二打一快攻，將球傳給奔跑中的里維斯，後者將球傳出，獲得四次 NBA 總決賽 MVP 和四次常規賽 MVP。他再一次挑戰了41歲的年紀。詹姆斯隨後在比賽後期突破扣籃，為湖人隊贏得了艱苦的主場勝利。然而，小溫德爾卡特和魔術隊卻有其他計劃，因為洛杉磯隊在瘋狂的比賽中落敗。

洛杉磯演出時間！

奧斯汀·裡維斯 (Austin Reaves) 向勒布朗·詹姆斯 (LeBron James) 過渡 😤

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 2 月 25 日

詹姆斯在以110-109輸掉比賽的最後幾秒鐘錯過了致勝一球，但他仍然13投8中得到21分，外加6個籃板、4次助攻和2次蓋帽。此外，這位歷史得分王提醒球迷，他是NBA史上進攻籃框時最激動人心的球員之一。由於高吊球威脅賈克森·海耶斯腳踝受傷，湖人隊完成空中接力的選擇有限。幸運的是，詹姆斯願意擔任這個角色。

不幸的是，對於洛杉磯來說，這並不足以刺激球隊取得勝利。紫金軍團在過去的六場比賽中輸掉了四場，目前排名西部第六。勒布朗·詹姆斯和他的同伴將重新集結，前往沙漠參加週四晚上與菲尼克斯太陽隊的比賽。

這位傳奇前鋒將在他的深奧技巧中保持雙手，並嘗試拿出一些可以幫助湖人隊（34-23）重新回到勝利行列的東西。

在周二与奥兰多魔术队的对决中，勒布朗·詹姆斯在 Crypto.com Arena 为球迷演奏了一些最精彩的歌曲。在上半场突破了他标志性的追击盖帽后，他在第三节与洛杉矶湖人队队友奥斯汀·里维斯联手扣篮，点燃了观众的热情。

詹姆斯进行二打一快攻，将球传给奔跑中的里维斯，后者将球传出，获得四次 NBA 总决赛 MVP 和四次常规赛 MVP。他再一次挑战了41岁的年龄。詹姆斯随后在比赛后期突破扣篮，为湖人队赢得了一场艰苦的主场胜利。然而，小温德尔·卡特和魔术队却有其他计划，因为洛杉矶队在疯狂的比赛中落败。

洛杉矶演出时间！

奥斯汀·里维斯 (Austin Reaves) 向勒布朗·詹姆斯 (LeBron James) 过渡 😤

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 2 月 25 日

詹姆斯在以110-109输掉比赛的最后几秒错过了制胜一球，但他仍然13投8中得到21分，外加6个篮板、4次助攻和2次盖帽。此外，这位历史得分王提醒球迷，他是NBA历史上进攻篮筐时最激动人心的球员之一。由于高吊球威胁贾克森·海耶斯脚踝受伤，湖人队完成空中接力的选择有限。幸运的是，詹姆斯愿意担任这个角色。

不幸的是，对于洛杉矶来说，这并不足以刺激球队取得胜利。紫金军团在过去的六场比赛中输掉了四场，目前排名西部第六。勒布朗·詹姆斯和他的同伴将重新集结，前往沙漠参加周四晚上与菲尼克斯太阳队的比赛。

这位传奇前锋将在他的深奥技巧中保持双手，并尝试拿出一些可以帮助湖人队（34-23）重新回到胜利行列的东西。

inside the nba Host Charles Barkley was not impressed with the Los Angeles Lakers after their 125–122 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. On Saturday morning’s edition of Inside the NBA after the game, Barkley reiterated his old view that the Lakers are not championship contenders and that they will not beat the Thunder and other top teams in the West.

“It depends on the seeding because if they’re six, seven or eight and they have to play Denver, Houston or OKC, they’re not going to be able to beat those teams. I’m not even sure they can beat San Antonio,” Barkley said.

Even before Doncic was traded to the Lakers, the Pro Basketball Hall of Famer turned studio analyst remained consistent in his sentiments regarding the Lakers. He never saw the Lakers as a true contender and his doubts continued throughout the season.

But yesterday the moment was different. As Lakers guard, Austin Reaves, waited to be interviewed by the Inside the NBA crew, he had the headset on as Barkley talked about his team’s prospects. Ernie Johnson asked if Reeves had heard the conversation.

Reeves replied, “Yeah, I heard a little bit. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion.”

Currently, the Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference after the All-Star break. They are one game ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves and three games ahead of the seventh-seeded Phoenix Suns in the loss column.

This season, the Lakers have wins over Minnesota and San Antonio as well as a Denver team without Nikola Jokic. So far, they have not been able to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Spurs have beaten them three times since their November 5 win.

But the Lakers are on a two-game winning streak and will host the Boston Celtics on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

Austin Reaves had a ridiculous highlight during the Los Angeles Clippers matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Reeves is playing the fifth season of his NBA career with the Lakers. He rose up the ranks as he became one of the best guards in the league, turning himself into one of the top scoring options on the team.

Reaves continues to make headlines with his finesse on the offensive side of the ball. This was the situation during the Lakers’ duel with the Clippers. The star guard drove the ball into the paint behind his back and successfully converted a wild reverse layup, surprising the home crowd.

Austin found out what the game is 🍿👀

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– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 21 February 2026

Austin Reaves, how the Lakers played against the Clippers

It was an incredible highlight for Austin Reaves as he helped the Lakers come out of the All-Star break with a solid 125-122 win over the Clippers.

The two teams went toe-to-toe throughout the game and the Lakers only led 99-95 heading into the fourth quarter. Despite this, the hosts held on and made enough big plays to secure a win over their state rivals.

Four players scored in double figures for the Lakers in the win, including Reaves. He finished with a stat line of 29 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. He made 9 of 15 shots from the field, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line. Luka Doncic led the way with 38 points and 11 assists, LeBron James came next with 13 points and 11 assists, while Deandre Ayton provided 13 points and seven rebounds.

Los Angeles improved to a 34–21 record on the season and finished fifth in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns while trailing the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers will stay at home and await their next matchup. They will host the Orlando Magic as tip-off takes place on February 24 at 10:30 PM ET.

LOS ANGELES – After a late turnover-related mistake that gave the LA Clippers a chance to tie the game, the Los Angeles Lakers emerged with a 125-122 win after Nicolas Batum missed a 3-point attempt. The entire game was a high-scoring affair, but according to Lakers head coach JJ Redick, the biggest play of the game came from Austin Reaves on the defensive end.

When the Clippers trailed by three, 118–115, with less than two minutes left in the game, Benedict Mathurin attacked the basket to cut the Lakers’ lead. But Austin Reaves beat him on the spot, putting a charge on the game and giving the Lakers some momentary relief.

Luka Doncic missed a clutch floater, and Austin Reeves took a charge from Benedict Mathurin at the other end, fouled out (the challenge was not successful).

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– MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) 21 February 2026

Reaves tried to draw another charge that was not called, and according to JJ Redick it would have been a game-defining play if it had gone the Lakers’ way.

“I thought the charge was the play of the game,” Reddick said after the win. “Frankly, the other allegation was that if they had made the right call the game would have been played, which they didn’t…it was a huge play given the circumstances.”

The Clippers game was Reaves’ first game in the starting lineup since he returned from a calf injury. He was coming off the bench under a one-minute ban. At Lakers practice on Thursday afternoon, Redick acknowledged that Reaves will no longer be on a minutes restriction.

Reeves had another All-Star caliber effort with 29 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 33 minutes. He shot a perfect 9 of 15 from the field, 4 of 5 from the 3-point line, and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line.

“He was fantastic tonight,” Redick said. “Other than the two turnovers there and the third turnover in traffic, they just played a super efficient night.”

Coming into Friday’s game, Reeves had appeared in 28 games this season, a little over 33 minutes per game. He averaged 25.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.0 steals with splits of 50.8 percent shooting from the field, 36.3 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 86.7 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

Reeves was on pace to make his first All-Star appearance, but his unfortunate calf injury hindered his chances.

The Lakers currently have two more games to play at home, starting with a showdown against their historic rival at the Boston Celtics on Sunday. They face the Orlando Magic on Tuesday before heading out on the road to close out the month.

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers resume the regular season this Friday against the LA Clippers, they will get good news on the injury front. Lakers head coach JJ Redick noted during team practice on Thursday that Austin Reaves, who has returned this month from a calf injury, is no longer on minutes restriction. Reaves’ return to the lineup has been a big boost for the Lakers, and not just for his on-court play, but for his leadership as well.

Going back to last season, Redick has challenged Austin Reaves to take on a more leadership role with the Lakers. After Thursday’s practice, Reeves talked about that ongoing development, and how interesting it has made becoming a leader.

“He [JJ] “Before last year and before this year, we had some meetings over the summer and he challenged me to get better in that aspect,” Reeves said. “I think it’s an opportunity to really connect with everyone on the team. And learn not only about his basketball game, but as a person.”

“We’ve got a great group. Everyone loves being with each other. We’ve got some interesting people, Luca [Doncic] Being one of them,” Reeves joked. “But it’s fun getting to know these people and building real relationships. So when it comes to the court, they really trust what I do and what we do as a team.”

Reeves returned to the Lakers’ lineup at the end of the Grammys road trip during their win against the Brooklyn Nets on February 2. After such a good game by his standards, he looked like the player who was in All-Star contention earlier this season when he scored 35 points in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Since his return he had been on a minutes restriction, meanwhile coming off the bench. But now that the ban has been lifted after the All-Star break, it is possible that he returns to the starting lineup against the Clippers.

Reeves has appeared in a total of 28 games so far this season, averaging a little over 33 minutes per game. He averaged career-highs of 25.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.0 steals while splitting 50.8 percent shooting from the field, 36.3 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 86.7 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

In his most recent game, in a win against the Dallas Mavericks just before the break, he finished with 18 points, four rebounds and six assists in 28 minutes.

Chris Gottrup continues his impressive progress as he recently won his fourth title on the PGA Tour at the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

Gotterup defeated Hideki Matsuyama in a sudden-death playoff, his second win of the year. This also moved him ahead of world No. 1 Scotty Scheffler on the money list, with Gotterup earning nearly $1.7 million at the WM Phoenix Open.

While 26-year-old Gottrup doesn’t need any advice the way he is playing still got something Two fellow Oklahoma products: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and former NBA star Blake Griffin.

“Keep doing what you’re doing. To (win) two out of three tournaments is pretty special,” Reeves said in a video posted on Instagram by the PGA Tour.

“Whatever you do, don’t listen to us,” Griffin said.

Gotterup said he knew Reeves and Griffin played golf and he appreciated that they were supporting them.

“It’s funny. It’s amazing. They’re both actually reaching out to me, so it’s cool,” Gotterup said.

“Even though I went to OU for one year, it felt like I went there for all four (years).”

partner @OU_Athletics Alumni Blake Griffin and Austin Reeves played Rivera last week and had some words of “advice.” @chrisgotterup ??? pic.twitter.com/22g237ZqOW

– PGA Tour (@PGATOUR) 18 February 2026

Gottrup said that Reeves “got the game” and expressed his desire to play with him one day. He also gave credit for this to Griffin’s swing.

Gotterup has continued to climb the rankings, outperforming major names at major tournaments, underscoring his status as one of golf’s most exciting young performers.

When NBA studs notice you, you know you’re doing something right.

奧斯汀·里夫斯回來了，他帶來了他標誌性的智慧。在因左小腿拉傷缺席 19 場比賽后，這位洛杉磯湖人隊後衛終於在周二晚上重返賽場，他沒有浪費任何時間提醒大家為什麼他是球迷的最愛，無論是他的表現還是賽后的報價。

湖人隊在巴克萊中心以 125-109 戰勝布魯克林籃網隊，但對於里維斯來說，真正的勝利只是擺脫了場邊的無聊。賽后接受記者採訪時，里維斯搞笑地講述了他缺席五週的情況。

“我已經無聊了一個多月了。坐在板凳上很糟糕，”里夫斯開玩笑說。 “我想這一個半月裡我所做的就是對裁判大喊大叫。這沒什麼好玩的。最好在球場上對他們大喊大叫。”

奧斯汀·里維斯：

“我已經無聊了一個多月了。坐在替補席上很糟糕。我想這一個半月我所做的就是對裁判大喊大叫。那沒有樂趣。最好在場上對他們大喊大叫” pic.twitter.com/tx7thSbr59

– 哦不，他沒有（@ohnohedidnt24） 2026 年 2 月 4 日

儘管遭到裁員，里維斯在回歸後看起來依然很犀利。在上場時間有限的情況下替補出場，他在僅僅 21 分鐘的上場時間裡就得到了 15 分和 1 次助攻。里維斯罰球10投8中，並在第三節及時命中三分球，幫助布魯克林隊短暫的反撲被終結。

湖人隊(30-19)一開始就佔據主導地位，第一節以45-23大比分拉開比賽序幕。勒布朗·詹姆斯拿下25分和3個籃板，盧卡·東契奇也拿下24分和6個籃板。傑克·拉拉維亞 (Jake LaRavia) 也延續了他的強勢表現，拿下 18 分。布魯克林籃網隊方面，小邁克爾·波特拿下21分和10個籃板，但他們無法戰勝開場投籃命中率超過80%的湖人隊。

湖人隊主教練JJ雷迪克強調球隊非常懷念里維斯的“競爭精神”，他的回歸恰逢洛杉磯希望在擁擠的西部聯盟中鞏固其季后賽地位的完美時機。

奧斯汀·里弗斯就最近圍繞明星前鋒保羅·班切羅的言論向奧蘭多魔術隊球迷發出了警告信息，稱公眾批評可能會對賽季期間的球員產生切實的影響。

里弗斯在最近一集《Off Guard》中與奧斯汀·里弗斯討論了這個話題，指出球隊在沒有明星的比賽中取得成功如何會無意中影響敘事和審查。他強調，球員們都知道網上的談話，長時間的批評會影響信心、精力和場上的表現。

“保羅的事情必須要談一談，兄弟。我是這孩子的忠實粉絲。我愛保羅。我真誠地認為，當一支球隊在沒有最好的球員的情況下取得成功時，它只會導致一些事情。這不是保羅的錯。這發生在最好的球員身上。球迷們需要小心他們如何談論他們的球員。他們認為我們沒有聽到。他們認為我們沒有看到。他們認為我們不會在每場比賽后上推特或Instagram。然後他們當像保羅這樣的球員開始帶著某種能量打球時，他就會變得害羞——就像他不想在那裡一樣。”

23 歲的班切羅曾是年度最佳新秀，曾一度入選全明星，但本賽季他的得分有所下降。在 30 場比賽中，他場均得到 20.9 分，低於上賽季職業生涯最高的 25.9 分，此外還有 8.7 個籃板和 4.9 次助攻。他場均上場 33.7 分鐘，投籃命中率為 45.3%，三分命中率為職業生涯最低的 25.2%。

我同意 @AustinRivers25 在這裡，但公平地說，關於保羅的很多噪音和敘述都來自奧蘭多以外。

內部肯定有批評和質疑，但大多數仇恨是其他粉絲試圖拆散他。 pic.twitter.com/3IAfFbgiVR

— 蘭多 (@TheLando__) 2026 年 1 月 15 日

奧蘭多魔術隊目前戰績為22勝18負，在東部聯盟積分榜上排名第六。作為 NBA 全球系列賽的一部分，魔術隊將與孟菲斯灰熊隊進行兩場國際比賽，週四下午 2:00 在德國柏林的 Prime Video 上進行比賽，隨後周日中午 12:00 在英國倫敦的 Prime Video 上進行一場比賽。

奧斯汀·里弗斯警告魔術隊球迷，因為對保羅·班切羅的審查越來越多

結果的對比引發了當地的討論。奧蘭多本賽季在沒有班切羅的情況下取得了7勝3負的戰績，而當他在陣容中時，奧蘭多的戰績為15勝15負，里弗斯在提到分裂的同時警告不要從短期表現中得出結論。

“這和我認識的保羅·班切羅不一樣。他投出了很多有爭議的強硬兩分球。他在比賽中沒有同樣的波普。你可以看到他很沮喪。他總是看著裁判。他的肢體語言不太好。你能感覺到。這是奧蘭多每個人都在談論的事情。就像，‘伙計，我們需要擺脫保羅。我們需要交易保羅。’”

里弗斯表示，這種反應在球迷言論和場上表現之間形成了反饋循環。

“你們都需要小心這些狗屎，因為球員們看到了它，他們感受到了它。然後一些從來沒有的東西變成了有的東西，我不會把這一切都歸咎於奧蘭多的球迷。保羅也有責任。這不是無法挽回的事情。勝利可以治愈一切。他們連續贏了五場，沒有人對這一切感到驚訝。那天晚上，當他擊中比賽制胜球並將其從玻璃上摔下來時，我沒有聽到那天晚上沒有人談論交易保羅。這確實是一件好事，這意味著你有一支優秀的球隊——但它創造了一些東西，這在奧蘭多無處不在，就像球迷為比賽帶來能量一樣——他們稱球迷為“第六人”，這也可以翻譯成“兄弟”。

里弗斯認為這種情況提醒人們，動力、勝利和耐心往往會重塑敘事，而持續的審視可能會放大 NBA 賽季中暫時的掙扎。