As the Los Angeles Lakers navigate the early stages of the 2025-26 NBA season, Austin Reaves has emerged as an undeniable star, posting gaudy numbers while LeBron James , and more recently, Luka Dončić , have missed time with injuries. AR’s surge has raised a compelling question for some : should the Lakers consider trading Reaves now, while his value is at an all-time high?

Reaves’ ascent this season builds on his solid foundation from prior years, but his current form feels different. He’s not just scoring at an elite clip, but also dishing out assists at a rate that ranks him among the league’s top facilitators.

For a Lakers squad that acquired Dončić in a blockbuster deal last offseason, sending out Anthony Davis and reshaping the core around James and the Slovenian maestro, Re

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