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• Rumor: Austin Reaves seeking max contract from Lakers in free agency

Austin Reaves may be in line for the biggest payday of his career. According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers guard is seeking a maximum contract as he heads toward free agency this summer. Reaves is widely expected to decline his player option and test the market after completing another strong […] The post Rumor: Austin Reaves seeking max contract from Lakers in free age...2026
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• Three directions the Lakers could take this offseason

With recent reports that Austin Reaves is expected to seek a max contract in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at a crossroads heading into next season....2026
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• Lakers need to pay Austin Reaves whatever he wants. Here’s why

The biggest question of the Lakers' offseason, at least from a pure monetary standpoint, is how much money are they willing to pay Austin Reaves?...2026
• Lakers need to pay Austin Reaves whatever he wants. Here’s why

The biggest question of the Lakers' offseason, at least from a pure monetary standpoint, is how much money are they willing to pay Austin Reaves?...2026
• NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Blazers
Clippers The NBA’s lengthy investigation into the Clippers may finally be approaching the finish line. According to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and his uncle and longtime adviser Dennis Robertson have both been interviewed as part of the league’s probe into allegations that the organization circumvented salary-cap rules during Leonard’s 2019 free agenc...2026
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• Austin Reaves is trying to reset the narrative about his free agency

Austin Reaves has made it known for years that he loves being a Laker…which won’t help him in negotiations this summer....2026

• Nets Linked With Interest In Signing Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves has been expected to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but sources tell ESPN that the Brooklyn Nets are a potential bidder to monitor. The Nets have enough cap space to sign a max-type player and do not control their first round draft pick in 2027, which could motivate them to expedite their rebuild. Reaves' market has been projected to be closer to $200 million ov...2026
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• Austin Reaves returned sooner than Lakers expected from oblique injury

Thanks to Austin Reaves’ dedication to his recovery, he returned in time to help the Lakers this postseason....2026
• Lakers criticize officiating after Game 2 loss to Thunder in West semis
Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized the way LeBron James is officiated and guard Austin Reaves complained about treatment from the referees after Los Angeles lost 125-107 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. A number of Lakers players gathered around the referees at midcourt after the game and Reaves voiced his frustration to crew chief John Goble. “At the end of the day, we’re grown me...2026
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• LeBron James on Austin Reaves’ shooting slump: ‘His presence helps us no matter what’
The Lakers are waiting on Austin Reaves to find his rhythm. But right now, it has not shown up. Reaves finished with eight points on 3-of-16 shooting in Game 1 against the Thunder, continuing a rough postseason stretch that has him at 30.4 percent from the field. He is not pointing to his recent injury […] The post LeBron James on Austin Reaves’ shooting slump: ‘His presence help...2026
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• Austin Reaves is not himself, putting the Lakers at an even bigger disadvantage

Reaves is struggling as he comes back from an oblique injury. The Thunder do not care one bit....2026
• Lakers' Reaves 3-for-16 as shooting woes persist
After shooting just 3-for-16 and coughing up a team-high four turnovers as the Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Thunder, Austin Reaves wasn't about to blame his long injury layoff: "I mean, nobody cares about that. I got to go out there and play better."...2026
• LeBron James Embraces 'Small Victories' As Lakers Eliminate Rockets In Game 6

LeBron James made NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers' 98-78 Game 6 win over Houston Friday, becoming the oldest player to lead all participants in total points scored across a playoff series. James, at the age of 41, finished with 139 points over the six games "It's not my style at all," James told ESPN after posting 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the closeout victory. "I th...2026
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• Redick hails LeBron's greatness as injury-hit Lakers oust Rockets in 6
When leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were both injured in an April 2 game, coach JJ Redick admitted things felt bleak for the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles has advanced to the second round for the first time since 2023 when it lost to Denver in the West final. LeBron James had 28 points in Game 6 on Friday night and the Lakers used a tenacious defense to hold the Rockets to their...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Western Conference First Round returns to Houston this Friday, May 1, as the Los Angeles Lakers look to close out the Houston Rockets in a pivotal Game 6. Following a gritty 99-93 victory in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the fifth-seeded Rockets (2-3) have successfully staved off elimination for the second straight game. For LeBron James and the fourth-seeded Lakers, tonight is a critical opportun...2026
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• Austin Reaves says he got chills returning from injury for Lakers in Game 5

While it didn’t result in a win, Austin Reaves was glad to be back playing for the Lakers....2026

• NBA Playoffs teams ranked by their 2025 championship chances

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Ranking every 2025 NBA Playoffs team by their chances to win it all The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here with three big favorites and a pool of contenders ready to play the spoiler. The Boston Celtics are trying to become the league’s first back-to-back champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. Boston ran over the league on their way t...2025
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"The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors, 115-113, on a driving layup from Austin Reaves in the final seconds, which capped an incredible shootout between the two legendary veteran superstars."

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• Rumor: Austin Reaves seeking max contract from Lakers in free agency
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• NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Blazers
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• Austin Reaves To Seek Max Deal In Free Agency?

Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his 2026/27 player option and become an unrestricted free agent in a matter of weeks. At that point, he’ll be one of the top players on the market and will likely be seeking a contract that reflects that fact, Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times said […]...2026
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• Austin Reaves Looking For Max Deal In Free Agency
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to decline his $14.9 million player option for next season in order to cash in on a much bigger payday. Reaves is reportedly seeking a maximum contract from the Lakers, or another team, in free agency. Because he's had only five years in the league, Reaves is eligible for a 25% of the cap maximum deal in free agency. The most he could get from the...2026
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• Besides LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Lakers should target these unrestricted free agents

When it comes to unrestricted free agents, the Lakers will have a hard time finding better players on the market than the ones from their own team. With LeBron James......2026
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• Besides LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Lakers should target these unrestricted free agents

When it comes to unrestricted free agents, the Lakers will have a hard time finding better players on the market than the ones from their own team. With LeBron James coming off an expiring contract and Austin Reaves expected to decline his $14.9 million player option for 2026-27, the top unrestricted free agents expected to......2026
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• NBA Rumors: Jalen Duren, Pistons, Jazz, Austin Reaves, Lakers, Blazers
Pistons According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, there remains a strong expectation that the Pistons will retain restricted free agent Jalen Duren despite an uneven playoff performance. Duren appeared headed toward a maximum contract after earning All-NBA Third Team honors and finishing second in Most Improved Player voting. While his postseason may have cooled some of […] The post NBA Rumors...2026
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• ‘I Got $150 Million For Him’ — Ex-Lakers Guard Warns LA Against Giving Austin Reaves a Max Contract
A former Los Angeles Lakers guard has warned the franchise against offering Austin Reaves a max contract this offseason....2026
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• Austin Reaves Has Support For Lakers' Return From Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic has told Los Angeles Lakers personnel he does not want Austin Reaves included in any trade package with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to multiple league sources. Doncic views Reaves as a vital long-term partner and has made that position clear within the organization. The Lakers are expected to pursue Antetokounmpo this summer. Doncic's preference is a roster...2026
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• Lakers fight to the finish but are eliminated by Thunder

LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the series....2026
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• Ajay Mitchell Has Another Breakthrough Performance As Thunder Beat Lakers In Game 3

Ajay Mitchell delivered the best performance of his young career Saturday, scoring 24 points and dishing out 10 assists without a turnover as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 in Game 3. The victory pushed Oklahoma City to the brink of a second consecutive sweep despite an ordinary series from reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Mitchell, 23, is averaging 20.7 point...2026
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• How Austin Reaves got his offense going in Game 2

After a struggle in Game 1, Austin Reaves got his much-needed offense going with 31 points in Game 2....2026
• Lakers again falter after halftime in Game 2 loss to the Thunder

Austin Reaves has a bounce-back performance with 31 points, but the defending champions dominate after halftime to open a 2-0 series lead....2026
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• Pacific Notes: Reaves, Gillespie, Suns, Gordon, Green
Lakers guard Austin Reaves converted just 3-of-16 shots from the floor for eight points in Game 1 vs. Oklahoma City on Tuesday, dropping his postseason shooting percentage to 30.4%. While Reaves may still be shaking off some rust after missing about four weeks due to an oblique strain, he isn’t about to use that as […]...2026
• LeBron James Stands By Austin Reaves Following Nightmare Game 1

Austin Reaves had a night to forget in Game One against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but LeBron James made sure to remind everyone about the circumstances surrounding his teammate’s struggles. The Lakers guard scored just 8 points on 3-of-16 shooting as Los Angeles fell to the Thunder by 18 points in the opener of their […] The post LeBron James Stands By Austin Reaves Following Nightmare Game...2026
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• Thunder pull away in second half to defeat Lakers in Game 1

LeBron James has 27 points and six assists but Austin Reaves has an off night and the Thunder prove too much after intermission....2026
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• Rob Pelinka: Lakers Would Love To Have LeBron James Back Next Season

Rob Pelinka went on the record on Tuesday indicating that the Los Angeles Lakers would love to have LeBron James remain with the team next season. James signed with the Lakers in 2018 and completes his eighth season with the team. "We probably haven't seen a player that has honored the game to the extent that he's honored the game," Pelinka said as part of the team's annual exit interviews with re...2026
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• Austin Reaves deserves credit for way he responded against Thunder

When Austin Reaves played poorly in Game 1 of the Lakers’ second-round playoff series against the Thunder, he fell under crushing pressure. Despite playing All-Star-caliber basketball for much of the season, new narratives were churning out of journalists’ pens and pundits’ mouths threatening to redefine him. He can’t meet the moment. He falls apart during......2026
• Inside Jared Vanderbilt’s secret Instagram account that roasts Lakers for comedy gold

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has a secret Instagram account, “Vando Vault,” filled with hilarious memes, funny videos, and locker room moments featuring Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and teammates....2026
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• Inside Jared Vanderbilt’s secret Instagram account that roasts Lakers for comedy gold

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has a secret Instagram account, “Vando Vault,” filled with hilarious memes, funny videos, and locker room moments featuring Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and teammates....2026
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• LeBron James Embraces 'Small Victories' As Lakers Eliminate Rockets In Game 6
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 3: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Western Conference First Round heads to Houston this Friday, April 24, as the Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers for a high-stakes Game 3. Despite missing superstars Luka DonÄiÄ and Austin Reaves, the Lakers (2-0) hold a commanding series lead after a gritty 101-94 victory on Tuesday night. For the Rockets, returning to the Toyota Center is a must-win scenario to avoid a potentially...2026
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• Lakers vs. Rockets Game 3 Injury Update: Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant & More
Game 3 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets is shaping as a pivotal moment in the series, and it may come down to who is available. Both Austin Reaves and Kevin Durant have been officially listed as questionable, casting uncertainty over two key pieces on either side. Reaves, who has been sidelined since […] The post Lakers vs. Rockets Game 3 Injury Update: Austin Reaves, Kevin...2026
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• Marcus Smart Dominates Kevin Durant, Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Rockets

Marcus Smart delivered a standout two-way performance Tuesday, holding Kevin Durant in check while scoring 25 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 Game 2 victory over the Houston Rockets. Durant, returning from a right knee injury that sidelined him for Game 1, finished with 23 points. However, he shot just 1-for-3 and committed three of his playoff career-worst nine turnovers across ...2026
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• Why Kevin Durant’s eventual return could swing playoffs series vs. Lakers

Kevin Durant’s knee injury looms large in the Rockets-Lakers playoff series. Here’s how his potential return could shift momentum against a shorthanded Los Angeles team missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves....2026
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• Austin Reaves gets revenge for LeBron James in the great 'too small' war between Lakers and Bulls

Patrick Beverley previously trolled James with the celebration on Sunday...2023
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• Lakers star LeBron James speaks out on potential Alex Caruso 2.0
The Los Angeles Lakers might have found their Alex Caruso 2.0 in Austin Reaves, and he’s LeBron James approved. Reaves has impressed the Lakers throughout training camp and preseason, leading the team to convert his two-way contract to a standard one. Apparently, LeBron himself has taken notice of the undrafted rookie, and he shared some […] The post Lakers star LeBron James speaks out...2021
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• Austin Reaves Became an Incredibly Funny Music Meme After Lakers Game 2 Loss to Nuggets

This is the best meme of the NBA playoffs....2023
• 3 former All-Stars the Lakers should consider for final roster spots
It’s Day 4 of 2021 NBA Free Agency, one day before deals can officially be signed, and the Los Angeles Lakers have three roster spots to fill, if they want (they can leave up to two open for buyouts, and will have two two-way spots — Joel Ayayi and Austin Reaves — that don’t count […] The post 3 former All-Stars the Lakers should consider for final roster spots appeared first on ...2021
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• Moses Moody's vicious dunk of the year candidate vs. Lakers overturned by refs
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• Austin Reaves agrees to four-year, $56 million deal with Lakers, per report

Reaves was one of the breakout players of last season...2023
• Austin Reaves’ Honest Take On Facing Ja Morant in Playoffs
The Lakers will face the Grizzlies in Round 1 of the Western Conference playoffs and someone that will be hard to stop will be Ja Morant, especially on his home court. That is the task LA is faced with on Sunday night and their shooting guard Austin Reaves spoke about the challenge of guarding such […] The post Austin Reaves’ Honest Take On Facing Ja Morant in Playoffs appeared first on Bask...2023
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• The Lakers Duo That’s Key to Championship Run
Lakers cult favorite Austin Reaves had a lot to say about D’Angelo Russell after LA beat Memphis 128-112 in Game 1, but Reaves had an impressive performance as well. “D’Lo is a really, really good basketball player,” Reaves said. “And I think what people were talking about for him during the play-in game or after […] The post The Lakers Duo That’s Key to Championship Run appeared first on Ba...2023
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• Dalton Knecht’s incredible NBA journey is getting the ultimate pay-off with the Lakers

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Dalton Knecht’s NBA dreams could have died so many times. Instead, he’s living his fantasy with the Lakers. Dalton Knecht’s NBA dreams should have been over when he didn’t land a scholarship to his dream school, Colorado, coming out of high school in suburban Denver. He was forced to play JUCO ball the next two years, which eventually led to an opportunity a...2024
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• NBA Rumors: Jalen Duren, Pistons, Jazz, Austin Reaves, Lakers, Blazers
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• Bontemps: Nets a ‘potential bidder’ for Austin Reaves

Tim Bontemps and Bobby Marks write about Nets off-season possibilities starting with Austin Reaves of the Lakers....2026
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• Austin Reaves Sends Defiant Message as Lakers Fight Elimination
After falling behind 0-3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers now face the difficult task of trying to extend their season in Game 4. No team in NBA history has ever recovered from a 0-3 deficit in a playoff series, but Austin Reaves made it clear the mindset inside the locker room […] The post Austin Reaves Sends Defiant Message as Lakers Fight Elimination appeared firs...2026
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• Lakers’ best player this series is about to become free agent

Rui Hachimura has been the Lakers’ most consistent player in their playoff series against the Thunder, outshining LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With free agency looming, Los Angeles faces a costly decision....2026
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• The best player for the Lakers this series is about to become a free agent

Rui Hachimura has been the Lakers’ most consistent player in their playoff series against the Thunder, outshining LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With free agency looming, Los Angeles faces a costly decision....2026
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• Ajay Mitchell Has Another Breakthrough Performance As Thunder Beat Lakers In Game 3
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• ‘Overrated,’ ‘Sell High’ — Calls Mount for Lakers to Cut Ties With Austin Reaves in Free Agency As Playoff Struggles Continue
Austin Reaves' playoff struggles against the Thunder could jeopardize his potential contract with the Los Angeles Lakers....2026
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• Lakers’ old weakness came back to haunt them vs. Thunder

Many reasons explain why the Lakers are trailing their best-of-seven second-round playoff series against the Thunder. The Thunder’s depth has overwhelmed the Lakers, evident by the 82-39 combined margin the Thunder’s reserves outscored the Lakers’ in Game 1 and Game 2. The Lakers, including Austin Reaves, have struggled against the Thunder’s drop coverage in the......2026
• Austin Reaves deserves credit for way he responded against Thunder

When Austin Reaves played poorly in Game 1 of the Lakers' second-round playoff series against the Thunder, he fell under crushing pressure....2026
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• Lakers’ Austin Reaves’ buzzcut leaves the internet shocked

It's been over two weeks since we last saw Austin Reaves on a basketball court....2026
• Lakers frustrated with officiating in Game 2, were vocal about it after loss
After the final buzzer, Austin Reaves could be seen talking to the referees about how the game was called....2026
• Lakers suffer another heartbreaking loss in Phoenix

Royce O’Neale’s game-winner 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left and Austin Reaves’ wide-open missed corner 3 at the buzzer sent the Lakers out of Mortgage Matchup Center with a 113-110 defeat for their third straight loss....2026
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• Lakers suffer another heartbreaking loss in Phoenix

Royce O’Neale’s game-winner 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left and Austin Reaves’ wide-open missed corner 3 at the buzzer sent the Lakers out of Mortgage Matchup Center with a 113-110 defeat for their third straight loss....2026
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• DeMarcus Cousins Thinks Lakers Should Trade Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks
As the Los Angeles Lakers regain momentum in the standings, trade speculation continues to hover around a roster that still has clear defensive questions, can Dillon Brooks solve them? Those concerns were front and center during a recent discussion involving former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins, who floated a bold idea involving Austin Reaves and Phoenix […] The post DeMarcus Cousins Thinks ...2026
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• Austin Reaves turns down Lakers max extension in stunning move

The Lakers are generating roster buzz after the record sale of majority stake in the team for $10 billion last week....2025
• Lakers' Austin Reaves addresses trade buzz, says he hopes to play for Los Angeles his entire NBA career

Reaves could be a key trade piece if the Lakers make an offseason move...2025
• NBA Hawk-Eye technology changed 2 huge calls in playoffs for the better

Aaron Gordon’s buzzer-beater dunk was made possible by new NBA technology changing reviews The NBA signed an agreement with Hawk-Eye tracking technology in March of 2023 in an attempt to bring more accuracy to replay reviews. Hawk-Eye had already revolutionized soccer as the company behind VAR, with automated offside and goal line calls being adopted by FIFA, while also replacing line judges at ma...2025
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• The Heat found out about the Jimmy Butler trade during a game and their reactions were priceless

Image via @DimeUPROXX on Twitter It seems safe to assume that Tyler Herro is happy the Jimmy Butler trade demand saga is over. There is a new trend at the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and it’s kind of hilarious: Players finding out from fans with camera phones about the latest big deal that just went down. This happened to both the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers in the aftermath of Sa...2025
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