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Gilbert Arenas endorses Austin Reaves as Lakers' potential top option

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Gilbert Arenas endorses Austin Reaves as Lakers' potential top option

Summary

Austin Reaves scored a season-high 43 points in the Lakers' 121-116 win over the Detroit Pistons. Gilbert Arenas has argued for Reaves' promotion to a full-time No. 1 scoring option, highlighting his performance during games without Luka Dončić. Reaves averages 29.5 points per game in two outings this season without Dončić, who is currently sidelined. The Lakers maintain a league-best record at 10-2.

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By the Numbers

•Reaves led the Lakers with 43 points against the Pistons.
•Arenas believes Reaves deserves a chance as a No. 1 option.
•Lakers hold the best record in the league at 10-2.
•Dončić has missed two games this season, impacting team dynamics.
•Reaves averaged 39.0 points per game last season without Dončić or LeBron James.

Latest Updates

9:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Never Got a Chance,’ ‘Such a Big Jump’ — 3-Time NBA All-Star Makes Case for Lakers Star Austin Reaves’ Readiness To Be a No. 1 Option

What they're saying

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While Luka Dončić has soaked up most of the spotlight in Los Angeles, Austin Reaves has been making plenty of noise himself. So much so that Gilbert Arenas believes the Lakers star deserves a chance to prove he can be a full-time No.
— Yahoo Sports

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