The Los Angeles Lakers are at the center of trade speculation involving their breakout star guard, Austin Reaves . Over the past two seasons, Reaves has evolved from an undrafted underdog to one of the Lakers’ most reliable offensive weapons. With his contract nearing a pivotal stage, Los Angeles faces a tough decision - whether to re-sign him to a lucrative long-term deal or explore trade options that could reshape the roster around new franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic . Austin Reaves is coming off a career-best 2024-25 season, averaging 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game as a full-time starter. At 27, he’s entering his prime and is expected to decline his 2026 player option to pursue a major contract extension. The Los Angeles Lakers previously offered him n

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