Without Lebron James and Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves has picked up the slack, drawing this wild comparison from Kenny Smith.

No one is playing hotter basketball than Austin Reaves. The Los Angeles Lakers guard has carried the Purple and Gold to start the season, with LeBron James sidelined and Luka Doncic recently

Todd Boehly is part of the $10bn deal to buy the LA Lakers alongside Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter. Walter had agreed to purchase a majority stake in the NBA side earlier this year in a deal that would value the franchise at $10bn.

One of LeBron James' former teammates from the 2020 LA Lakers went off on social media to call out teams not giving him a chance.

How much money did Austin Reaves make himself this week? Why does Miami's offense look so familiar? Here's the latest intel.

Reaves has rewarded the Lakers by improving his game each season and showcasing his ability to embrace a leadership role when necessary. That said, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz’s recent trade idea would require the Lakers to send their No. 3 scoring option to a Western Conference foe.