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Lakers Weigh Trade Options, Reaves Emerges as Key Asset

12/18/2025

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The Los Angeles Lakers are evaluating options ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, with Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers as their top trade asset.
Reaves has averaged 27.8 points and 6.7 assists per game.
Despite rumors, the Lakers may hesitate to trade Reaves because of his bond with Luka Doncic.
The team holds an 18-7 record, ranking third in the Western Conference.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are evaluating options ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, with Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers as their top trade asset.
Reaves has averaged 27.8 points and 6.7 assists per game.
Despite rumors, the Lakers may hesitate to trade Reaves because of his bond with Luka Doncic.
The team holds an 18-7 record, ranking third in the Western Conference.