Austin Reaves was touted as the Los Angeles Lakers’ third option behind LeBron James and Luka Doncic by fans and analysts.

Meanwhile, Reaves is probable with a left thigh contusion. Point guard: D'Angelo Russell, Gabe Vincent, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Bronny James Shooting guard: Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Dalton Knecht ...

As the playoffs begin, any questions as to whether Austin Reaves is the right player to help lead the Lakers have long been ...

The phrase "best third option in the NBA" became synonymous with Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves this past ... in dire need of a playmaker as D'Angelo Russell ponders his $18.6 million ...

LOS ANGELES -- JJ Redick had validated Austin Reaves all season ... But he and former Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell often got in each other's way on the court -- and not in any combative way.

Austin Reaves has been wading through a career year. Ever since the team handed him the keys as the starting point guard after the D’Angelo Russell trade, his numbers have that of an All-Star.

Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell talk with the media following their teams win over the Hawks.

Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell talk with the media following their teams win over the Suns.

JJ Redick had validated Austin Reaves all season ... But he and former Laker guard D’Angelo Russell often got in each other’s way on the court — and not in any combative way.