Stephen A. won't ignore Rich Paul's take on Austin Reaves
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Rashad McCants thinks the LA Lakers can win a title if they place their faith in Austin Reaves as their dedicated No. 2 option.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle as Lakers star Austin Reaves' gf Jenna posts emotional note hinting at injury update. Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves has been sidelined since his team's Christmas Day game against the Houston Rockets, when he suffered a grade 2 calf strain.
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“Are you really giving him max dollars?” - Kendrick Perkins questions the Lakers’ long-term plan with Austin Reaves
ESPN's Kendrick Perkins said that move will unfortunately involve guard Austin Reaves, who was having a career year before he got injured. Although Reaves is a favorite of fans and the front office, he is no sacred cow. And between him and the Larry O'Brien trophy, Perk says the Lakers need to choose the latter.
Rich Paul drew flak for floating an Austin Reaves - Jaren Jackson Jr. trade on the "Game Over" podcast. One episode later, Max Kellerman took their lunacy to the next level by insinuating that instead of trading Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers could trade Luka Doncic and even get more out of that deal.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about the role Austin Reaves has played on the team amid his injury recovery.