Lakers insider suggests Austin Reaves could be traded amid roster changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
NBA insider Zach Lowe forecasts that the Los Angeles Lakers may need to trade Austin Reaves following a challenging offseason. The Lakers recently extended Reaves' contract while acquiring Walker Kessler, raising concerns about their ability to contend in the Western Conference. With key players like LeBron James and Rui Hachimura gone, Lowe believes Reaves is one of the few players left with trade value. He argues that unless Reaves elevates his performance, especially defensively, his future with the team may be in jeopardy. Other teams have expressed interest in Reaves should he become available.
- •Lowe predicts Lakers may trade Reaves if current roster struggles.
- •Lakers extended Reaves while acquiring Walker Kessler this offseason.
- •Loss of stars James and Hachimura weakens Lakers' depth.
- •Reaves must prove his worth to maintain his spot on the team.
- •Teams like the Pistons and Nets are monitoring Reaves' situation.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — NBA insider suggests Lakers may have to trade Austin Reaves
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Popular Insider Predicts Lakers Will Have To Trade Austin Reaves
"The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with the reactions to a polarizing offseason of moves to build a new roster around Luka Doncic. Two massive decisions saw the Lakers extending free agent Austin Reaves to a big contract and trading multiple draft picks to land center Walker Kessler on a new contract. NBA insider Zach […] The post Popular Insider Predicts Lakers Will Have To Trade Austin Reaves appeared first on HEAVY.
"One NBA insider and podcaster feels the Lakers have put themselves in a corner that could necessitate them trading Austin Reaves.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:02 PMNBA insider suggests Lakers may have to trade Austin Reaves
One NBA insider and podcaster feels the Lakers have put themselves in a corner that could necessitate them trading Austin Reaves.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:25 AMPopular Insider Predicts Lakers Will Have To Trade Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with the reactions to a polarizing offseason of moves to build a new roster around Luka Doncic. Two massive decisions saw the Lakers extending free agent Austin Reaves to a big contract and trading multiple draft picks to land center Walker Kessler on a new contract. NBA insider Zach […] The post Popular Insider Predicts Lakers Will Have To Trade Austin Reaves appeared first on HEAVY.
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