Austin Reaves’ return to Oklahoma takes a disappointing turn
Austin Reeves’ Rocky Return to Oklahoma in Playoffs The journey back should feel welcoming, right? But for Lakers guard Austin Reeves, his return during the first two playoff games against the Thunder was anything but. It was a rough ride. Facing off against the Thunder was meant to be a nostalgic moment for Reeves. He […]
Austin Reaves should be recognized for his response in Game 2 against the Thunder.
Austin Reeves Bounces Back in Game 2 Against the Thunder After a rough performance in Game 1 of the Lakers’ playoff series against the Thunder, Austin Reeves faced a lot of scrutiny. Despite showing All-Star potential for much of the season, whispers of doubt surfaced. The narrative seemed to shift dramatically: He’s not up to […]
Austin Reaves faced challenges in Game 1 against the Thunder
Austin Reeves Struggles in Game 1 Against Thunder Austin Reeves sat quietly by his locker, his feet submerged in an ice bucket, staring at the floor. The Lakers needed a big scoring boost in their playoff opener against the Thunder but ended up facing a disappointing 108-90 defeat. It was not a good night for […]
Austin Reaves faces difficulties as Lakers face potential historic 3-0 series downfall
Crypto.com Arena was quiet during a tense moment in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night. As the Lakers fell behind by 10 points to the Rockets, they rushed down the court, and Austin Reeves attempted a three-pointer. It didn’t go in. Deandre Ayton snagged the rebound and tossed it back to Reeves, who tried again. […]
Austin Reaves comes back in Game 5 against the Rockets
Austin Reaves Returns for Lakers in Game 5 Austin Reaves, the start guard for the Lakers, made a much-anticipated comeback during Game 5 against the Rockets. He had been out for nearly a month due to a torn oblique muscle. Reaves was upgraded from questionable to available about 45 minutes before the game started at […]
Austin Reaves of the Lakers may make a comeback in Game 5 against the Rockets.
A few weeks back, Warriors coach Steve Kerr shared what he values most in players. He mentioned three key traits: a passion for the game, a love for teammates, and being well-liked by them in return. Interestingly, he pointed out an opponent who fits this description—Austin Reeves. “I see that in Austin Reeves,” Kerr commented. […]
Rui Hachimura shines as Lakers go up 3-0 in series against Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
In the initial three games of the NBA playoff series featuring the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, a rookie in the Lakers’ lineup faced the intense atmosphere of postseason play head-on. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves sidelined, the Lakers were in urgent need of a second scoring threat alongside LeBron James. During […]
Lakers cannot rely on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
Austin Reeves practiced free throws with teammates after the Lakers’ Tuesday session. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is expected to return on Friday from Madrid, where he received treatment for a hamstring strain. Hope seemed to hang in the air, almost like sunshine breaking through a cloudy sky. But perhaps that was just an illusion. “They’re going […]
Lakers falter against Thunder as injuries to Luka and Reaves hinder championship hopes
On Tuesday, Deandre Ayton was overheard singing a tune as he left the Lakers’ locker room. “Oh, child, things will be easier.” Things have indeed taken a turn for the worse for the Lakers. They faced a tough 123-87 defeat against the Thunder, a stark contrast to the promising trajectory they’d been on. Just last […]
Mavericks challenge JJ Redick’s remarks on Austin Reaves’ MRI
Mavericks Challenge Lakers’ Coach on Injury Claims The Mavericks have pushed back against how Lakers coach JJ Redick characterized the imaging results that identified Austin Reeves with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Following the Lakers’ practice at Southern Methodist University on Saturday, Redick mentioned that the team is currently waiting on MRI results for […]