Austin Reaves expressed his desire to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, citing the team’s bright future with Luka Doncic and LeBron James. “I think the sky’s the limit for us. We’re moving in the right direction. Obviously, adding Luka, it gives you a hall of fame player at such a young age that you can build around, and then obviously, still having Bron, the IQ, and still running around at forty years old,” Reaves said.
Reaves wants to play his entire career with the Lakers, drawn by the team’s legacy, the fans, and the city’s appeal. “I want to be in LA. I want to play my whole career in LA. I love it there. I love the fans. Love the weather, love the golf. And obviously, the Lakers are the best organization in basketball.”
Despite trade rumors, Reaves remains focused on his game, believing his hard work has brought him to where he is today. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka views Reaves as a pillar of the organization alongside James and Doncic, with no immediate plans to trade him ¹ ².
