Lakers insider suggests Austin Reaves could be traded amid roster changes

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.

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