Austin Reaves discusses Lakers' future after LeBron James' departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Austin Reaves spoke on Monday about the Los Angeles Lakers' direction following LeBron James' exit in free agency. Fresh off signing a record-setting contract for an undrafted player, Reaves expressed optimism about the Lakers' new lineup and their potential moving forward. His comments come as the franchise looks to reshape itself without its longtime star player. As offseason moves continue, the team's efforts to integrate new pieces will be closely monitored.
- •Austin Reaves signed the largest contract for an undrafted player in NBA history.
- •Reaves commented on the Lakers' future after LeBron James' departure.
- •The Lakers are in a transitional period as they rebuild their roster.
- •Reaves' optimism signals confidence in the team's new direction.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves Opens Up About LeBron James Leaving the Lakers
- 10:44 PMESPN — Reaves likes Lakers' 'pieces' in post-LeBron era
"Two weeks ago, LeBron James’ agent revealed the four-time NBA champion would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer. Austin Reaves, who signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Lakers this offseason, played alongside James for the first four seasons of his career on the Lakers. Reaves told […] The post Austin Reaves Opens Up About LeBron James Leaving the Lakers appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, fresh off signing the most lucrative contract in NBA history for an undrafted player, spoke Monday about his new-look franchise, and how it moves forward amid the departure of LeBron James in free agency.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 2:26 AMAustin Reaves Opens Up About LeBron James Leaving the Lakers
Two weeks ago, LeBron James’ agent revealed the four-time NBA champion would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency this summer. Austin Reaves, who signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Lakers this offseason, played alongside James for the first four seasons of his career on the Lakers. Reaves told […] The post Austin Reaves Opens Up About LeBron James Leaving the Lakers appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- ESPNJul 13, 2026, 10:44 PMReaves likes Lakers' 'pieces' in post-LeBron era
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, fresh off signing the most lucrative contract in NBA history for an undrafted player, spoke Monday about his new-look franchise, and how it moves forward amid the departure of LeBron James in free agency.
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