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How Do You Feel About Austin Reaves After the Playoffs? Ok With a Big Payday?
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- May 14, 2026
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Summary
From the moment he returned to the lineup in this year's playoffs, Austin Reaves was squarely in the spotlight. The results were a mixed bag. Reaves struggled mightily with his perimeter shot against both Houston and the Thunder, and was turnover prone against both teams as well. On the other hand, Reaves was freely able to get into the paint against both of these defenses, which are two of the best in the game. That belies some of the concerns about A.R.'s ability to perform against physical wing defenders. If Reaves could have hit triples at even a 30 percent pace, his overall numbers would have looked significantly different. Of course, those are all questions of offense. On the other end, Reaves struggled, as teams tried to set him up to defend on ball in space. The Thunder, with Ajay Mitchell, were particularly successful at it. And obviously that problem doesn't get solved with Luka next to Reaves? So are you more comfortable or less now that the playoffs are over with the idea that the Lakers might need to pay Reavse $35 million next year? Maybe more? On the other hand, if he goes, the Lakers likely don't have the means to replace him. How do the Lakers look at the rest of the roster, if those two are the frontline players? Oh, and Luka wants him back. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or A…