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Austin Reaves reacts to unexpected moment during Lakers Media Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:09 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Austin Reaves reacts to unexpected moment during Lakers Media Day

Summary

Austin Reaves attended the Lakers Media Day in Los Angeles on September 28, 2026, responding to questions when he was interrupted by unexpected screams from the audience. Reaves called the situation 'disturbing' and laughed off the interruption before continuing his session. As he prepares for his fifth NBA season, Reaves will share the backcourt with Luka Dončić following LeBron James' departure to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers will start their 2026-27 preseason against the Sacramento Kings on October 5.

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•Austin Reaves was caught off guard by loud screams during Media Day.
•He laughed off the interruption but expressed annoyance.
•Reaves prepares for his fifth season with the Lakers.
•The Lakers will face the Kings on October 5 in preseason action.
•Reaves shared backcourt responsibilities with Luka Dončić this season.

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5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers news: Austin Reaves caught off guard by 'disturbing' media day moment

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With the return of Lakers Media Day in California, franchise stars touched down in Los Angeles to take questions from the media. Lakers guard Austin Reaves handled plenty of questions during Monday’s interaction, but an unexpected scream from the back of the room caught him off guard. Dressed in his Lakers jersey and white headband, Reaves was […] The post Lakers news: Austin Reaves caught off guard by 'disturbing' media day moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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