“Despite losing Paul George last summer, the Clippers did not skip a beat and still look like playoff contenders. If they can add a player like Reaves to the team, it would elevate them to another level. Whether the Lakers would help out their rivals like this, however, is a story worth monitoring this summer,” Athlon wrote.

The Los Angeles Lakers face a tough decision as Austin Reaves' contract begins to dwindle. Reaves signed a four-year, $53 million deal with the Lakers in 2023,

If they want to win another NBA championship, the Lakers may need to do something with Austin Reaves they haven't been willing to even consider.