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Lakers announce Austin Reaves bobblehead night on December 27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:58 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Lakers announce Austin Reaves bobblehead night on December 27

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers will hold an Austin Reaves bobblehead night during their December 27 game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This event will feature a collectible in recognition of Reaves' contributions as the team transitions into the post-LeBron James era. The Lakers also plan to unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson in the upcoming 2026-27 season. Reaves, who recently signed a four-year, $180 million extension, is set to be a pivotal player alongside All-Star Luka Doncic, who is returning from injury.

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Status Watch

•Austin Reaves bobblehead night is scheduled for December 27.
•The Lakers will host the Memphis Grizzlies on that date.
•Phil Jackson's statue will be unveiled during the 2026-27 season.
•Reaves signed a four-year extension worth $180 million this summer.
•Luka Doncic is expected to return healthy after missing last season's playoffs.

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12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers news: LA's Austin Reaves announcement will have fans buying tickets early

What they're saying

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As the Los Angeles Lakers enter their first season in the post-LeBron James era, they’ll be hosting an Austin Reaves bobblehead night in December. In a 2026-27 campaign in which the Lakers will unveil a Phil Jackson statue as a salute to the head coach who guided the franchise to three consecutive championships from 2000 to 2002, fans will receive […] The post Lakers news: LA's Austin Reaves announcement will have fans buying tickets early appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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