The offseason discourse surrounding Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves largely centers around the idea he could be a valuable trade asset as the franchise seeks to build a roster around Luka Dončić and,

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8), left, and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stand on the court after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Credit: AP/Nate Billings

Austin Reaves' Message on NBA Future After Lakers Trade Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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In fact, the franchise's top brass could entertain the idea of contacting the Portland Trail Blazers to hammer out the details on a monster trade that would see the Lakers net Portland's star two-way forward Jerami Grant and 2-time All-Defensive Team selection Matisse Thybulle in exchange for Reaves.