Austin Reaves addresses growing pains as Lakers prepare for season opener

Austin Reaves acknowledged potential challenges for the Los Angeles Lakers as they head into their regular-season opener on October 21 against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers had a mixed preseason, winning only two of five games, and a lack of cohesion was evident due to injuries and limited playtime. New center Walker Kessler participated in only two exhibition games, while Reaves and Luka Doncic played in three each. Despite acknowledging the difficulties in building chemistry, Reaves expressed confidence in their ability to improve as they prepare for the upcoming game.

• 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves knows there will be 'growing pains' for the Lakers