Additionally, considering Austin Reaves has been involved in trade rumors since the start of the 2024-25 season, the breakout star guard will undoubtedly appear in headlines in free agency. Reaves recently received an update on his status with the Lakers entering the offseason.

After losing in five, there are many questions about the team's depth and defense to be answered in the coming months, and a few surrounding Austin Reaves' future role with the te

Adding to LA's expectations this postseason was the fourth-year leap taken by 26-year-old guard Austin Reaves. Averaging a career-high 20.2 points and 5.8 assists, Reaves finished fifth in Most Improved Player voting ( via NBA PR ).