Lakers Must Keep Reaves

The NBA Finals are over, but the Lakers’ real battle is just beginning: keeping Austin Reaves. After a breakout season—nearly an All-Star campaign despite injuries—Reaves is now a coveted target for teams like the Nets, Pistons, and Hawks, all eyeing a max contract. But the Lakers can’t afford to lose him. Reaves, a homegrown star who rose from a two-way deal to a key scoring guard, is vital to Luka Doncic’s success, and Doncic himself reportedly wants him back. With Reaves averaging over 23 points and shooting efficiently, replacing him would be a massive hole—and a PR disaster. The Lakers must act fast to lock him down before the offseason frenzy takes hold. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1dcd19d4d3e8292b