As the playoffs begin, any questions as to whether Austin Reaves is the right player to help lead the Lakers have long been ...

LOS ANGELES -- JJ Redick had validated Austin Reaves all season ... But he and former Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell often got in each other's way on the court -- and not in any combative way.

Austin Reaves, who went undrafted in 2021, increased his scoring after averaging 15.9 points last season. His numbers across ...

Austin Reaves has been wading through a career year. Ever since the team handed him the keys as the starting point guard after the D’Angelo Russell trade, his numbers have that of an All-Star.

Austin Reaves’ ascent from undrafted free agent ... the second-most in franchise history behind D’Angelo Russell’s 226 last season, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s previous mark.

The LA Lakers have benefited greatly from having Austin Reaves as their third option behind Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

Austin Reaves heavily factored in the Los Angeles ... coach JJ Redick put the ball in his hands after relegating D’Angelo Russell to the bench and later on traded for Dorian Finney-Smith.

Lakers coach JJ Redick spoke about the spontaneous nature of Austin Reaves, likening him to the late Pistol Pete.

Surprisingly, it wasn't LeBron James or Luka Doncic who stole the show for the Lakers, but Austin Reaves. Reaves put up 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists on 50% shooting from the field.

LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick had validated Austin Reaves all season ... But he and former Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell often got in each other's way on the court — and not in any combative ...