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Reaves played in 73 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 20.2 points per game to go along with 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals. He shot 46 percent from the floor and 37.7 percent from beyond the three-point line.

T he Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set for a 2025 NBA Finals showdown, and there are plenty of common threads between the two franchises. Indianapolis and OKC are t

The Boston Celtics are going to go through several changes this offseason. With the massive tax bill they are facing this summer, they are likely going to try a

Back in early May, Pelinka spoke out with a strong statement about Reaves' future in Los Angeles. As shared by Don Woike of the Los Angeles Times, Pelinka referred to the talented guard as a "pillar" of the organization along with James and Doncic.

In another trade, the Lakers would surrender forward Jarred Vanderbilt and their second-round pick this year for the Minnesota Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker. "The 26-year-old is a young and reliable wing who could fit right into the Lakers' system," Gupta continued.

NBA Draft is reportedly expected to be thinner in the second round, affecting the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick.

This wild three-team trade would send Kevin Durant, Terance Mann and Nick Richards to the Lakers, and a large haul of players to the Suns.

The Nuggets' payroll is very top-heavy, and they don't exactly boast expiring contracts that would be appealing to the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans. They could send a package centered around Porter Jr., although the Pelicans would then need to match his salary.