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The Lakers' big question mark with Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles franchise is considering whether to bet on the forward as the main star or to seek a trade now that their status is high.

Austin Reaves, a big mystery. Photo: gettyimages

In no man's land. That's how the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be with the current roster they have, so sooner or later, decisions will need to be made. Their best bargaining chip could be a well-valued Austin Reaves in the NBA, which could lead to acquiring some significant signing, but at times, there are calls for him to be given more prominence.

What they have is not enough to contend for the ring. That prevailing powerful general feeling regarding Los Angeles Lakers triggers constant NBA rumors about drastic changes in the roster. Rui Hachimura is a dispensable player that could bring in something, but only a trade package involving Austin Reaves would allow the Lakers to aim for a major signing that could adequately support LeBron and Davis in a possible ring chase.

While Redick indeed has great confidence in Austin Reaves, his breakthrough should be evident to consider building an authentic Big3 capable of achieving significant feats. Therefore, monitoring the player's progress at the start of the season and exploring a potential trade to enhance Los Angeles Lakers quality is essential for a team that raises more uncertainty than certainties.

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