With the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic, many assumed Austin Reaves would have a diminshed role on the team. He has confounded those expectations in s

After a heartbreaking loss and an ongoing lull, JJ Redick called a meeting with LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves Saturday morning in Memphis. He challenged them. And they accepted it, flashing their offensive ceiling in a big win over MEM: https://t.co/VPrJmvcxRd

Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, James Jones and Chase Daniel discuss how concerned they are for the Los Angeles Lakers despite LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves combining for 85 points vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.

That puts Austin Reaves in a perfect spot as the No. 3 option, and he’s taken full advantage over his last 10 games. In that span, Reaves has hit the Over on this 20.5 number nine times, and he enters tonight’s clash with the Houston Rockets on the heels of back-to-back outings with 30+ points.

As Reaves continues to ascend, many, including Chandler Parsons, Austin Rivers and Lou Williams, owe the Lakers guard an apology.

Austin Reaves enjoyed LeBron James yelling at the Los Angeles Lakers because it showed them how much he cares.

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley demanded that former Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons apologize for his past comments against LA Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves.

The trio accepted a challenge, combining for 85 points and 25 assists in a 134-127 win over Memphis with playoff implications.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to make a late-season push, led by first-year head coach JJ Redick. Los Angeles is fresh off a 134-127 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. They currently sit at No. 4 in the Western Conference standings with a 45-29 record. Following a much-needed win for the Lakers, Redick spoke with the media.