The Los Angeles Lakers’ season ended in a five-game opening-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where the team’s need for a quality center was clear. Reaves has been at the center of trade rumors and did not play up to his standard in the playoffs,

The Miami Heat have emerged as a top contender to land Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, being tied with the New York Knicks at +400 odds.

The Los Angeles Lakers appear likely to trade the veteran guard this offseason if Bill Simmons is correct in his assessment.

The Los Angeles Lakers were abruptly bounced from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a demoralizing five-game first-round series defeat. Though he showed proved to be one of their brightest stars during the regular season,

The Lakers are open to re-signing Austin Reaves, but expectations are that he might opt out of his current deal after the upcoming season.