Austin Reaves reacts to LeBron James leaving the Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Austin Reaves addressed LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers via Instagram, thanking him for their time together. Reaves waited over a day after James announced his move away from the team to share his sentiments. This comes amid speculation about potential trades involving Reaves earlier in the year. Other players, including Luka Doncic and Jarred Vanderbilt, also expressed their gratitude to James. As of now, James' next destination in free agency remains uncertain, with several teams mentioned as potential suitors.
- •Austin Reaves thanked LeBron James on Instagram after his departure.
- •Reaves waited over a day to react publicly to the news.
- •James has been linked to teams like the Warriors and Heat this summer.
- •Other Lakers players also shared tributes to James following his announcement.
- •Reaves was previously mentioned in trade discussions by James' agent.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves breaks silence on LeBron James’ Lakers departure
"Austin Reaves is finally reacting to the news that he and LeBron James will no longer be teammates in Los Angeles.
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