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Austin Reaves reacts to LeBron James in 76ers uniform after Lakers tenure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:26 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Austin Reaves reacts to LeBron James in 76ers uniform after Lakers tenure

Summary

Lakers guard Austin Reaves discussed his surprise at seeing LeBron James in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform following James' departure from Los Angeles after eight seasons. Reaves, who spent five seasons with James, found it strange while acknowledging his support for James' new chapter. James joined a competitive 76ers roster, including Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, as he aims for another title. Reaves prepares for his own key role as a scoring option for the Lakers, who will face the Golden State Warriors in their season opener on Wednesday.

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Status Watch

•LeBron James left the Lakers to join the 76ers as a free agent.
•Reaves expressed surprise seeing James in a different jersey.
•James aims to compete for a title with Philadelphia's stacked roster.
•The Lakers prepare for their season opener against the Warriors on Wednesday.
•Reaves is expected to take on a larger scoring role this season.

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2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Austin Reaves hilariously reveals reaction to LeBron James in 76ers uniform

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After spending eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James decided to leave in free agency . James would join a stacked Philadelphia 76ers team with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, and the Lakers would then make a plethora of signings in their first opportunity to build a team properly around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves hilariously reveals reaction to LeBron James in 76ers uniform appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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