Overview

• Austin Reaves delivered a career-best season in 2024-25, averaging 20.2 points and 5.8 assists, but struggled in the playoffs due to a toe injury.
• The Lakers have publicly indicated they are unlikely to trade Reaves this offseason, emphasizing his value as a building block for the team.
• Media speculation, including Bill Simmons' prediction, suggests Reaves could be dealt to address the Lakers' need for a starting-caliber center.
• Betting odds from Bovada list the Knicks, Heat, and Clippers as top contenders if a trade involving Reaves were to occur.
• Reaves, under contract for 2025-26 and eligible for an extension, has expressed his enjoyment playing for the Lakers and his commitment to improving in the offseason.