News about Austin Reaves
Ex-NBA star launches blistering assessment on the Lakers drafting Bronny James
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October 16, 2024
Bronny James teaming up with his father, LeBron, has proved to be a heartwarming storyline for many NBA fans, but former star DeMarcus Cousins has blasted the decision to draft the ex-USC guard. Bronny, after recovering from a cardiac arrest in the summer of 2023, had an underwhelming lone year of college basketball but was still selected by his dad's Lakers with the No. 55 overall pick. And while Cousins admitted that the father and son playing together is 'a beautiful thing,' he also thinks it sends the wrong message after a season in which the Lakers lost in the first round of the playoffs.
Bettors pile cash on Lakers' Bronny James to win NBA Rookie of the Year... despite long odds and him being picked 55TH overall in the Draft
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July 3, 2024
On June 27, the Los Angeles Lakers selected LeBron James' junior with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft - making them the first father and son tandem in the league. Nearly a week after his selection, BetMGM told the New York Post that James (250/1) has received a third of the bets on the Rookie of the Year market - doubling the second-most bet-on option in Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies (16 per cent). The outrageous number of wagers for James to win the award resulted in 17.5 per cent of the handle, the second-most behind Edey's 51.3 per cent.
King James does it again! LeBron leads the LA Lakers past the Pelicans and into the NBA Playoffs - despite Zion Williamson's 40-point night in postseason debut
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April 17, 2024
Zion Williamson had 40 points and 11 rebounds in his NBA postseason debut. But shortly after tying the game at 95 on a driving layup with 3:19 to go, Williamson went to the locker room, throwing a towel to the floor in disgust as he walked into the tunnel with an apparent injury. Soon after, James hit a jumper, Anthony Davis dunked Austin Reaves' alley-oop lob, DeAngelo Russell hit a 3 and Davis grabbed a crucial offensive rebound, after which he hit two free throws to help the Lakers hold off New Orleans. Davis had 20 points and 15 rebounds. Russell scored 21, hitting five times from deep.
Fans react to LeBron James' bizarre video of him driving around California at 1 a.m. as some slam Lakers superstar for being on his phone at the wheel, and some who can't get enough of his driving gloves!
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March 15, 2024
While cruising on the interstate, the Lakers star had four slides with just one hand on the wheel. Each slide featured a different R&B song as he advanced. Although some drivers mocked James with quips and movie references, others were concerned with his video postings on high speeds. In the meantime, several people mocked his driving gloves. One user wrote, 'Gross precedent set by Lebron is that driving while driving is legal.' 'Not my goat,' says the narrator.'
After the team's 10th loss in 13 games, LeBron James says the Lakers are 'SUCK', with LA losing 127-113 to the Grizzlies on Friday night
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January 6, 2024
After his team's loss to the Grizzlies on Friday night, LeBron James did not mince words regarding the Lakers' state. Los Angeles lost 127-113 at home, taking their record to a disappointing 17-19 record and handing them their 10th loss in 13 games. After the game, James told reporters, 'We just suck right now.'
With a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers snap their four-game losing streak
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December 24, 2023
With a 129-120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, the Lakers put an end to their four-game skid. James, 38, was 13 of 20 from the field, throwing five three-pointers without missing and making all nine of his free throws. He had seven rebounds, seven assists, and two blocks. With 3:32 left in the third quarter to eight points midway through the fourth quarter, Oklahoma City reduced what had been a 26-point deficit to eight points midway through the fourth quarter. James followed them on, scoring 11 points in the final 4:29 to help the Lakers hold on.
Austin Reaves, the Lakers' guard, spreads holiday cheer as he honors a young fan's Christmas wish ahead of his victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder
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December 24, 2023
During the 129-120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves created an amazing Christmas memory for one young fan. Reaves discovered a fan in the crowd wearing his jersey and holding up a sign that read: 'All I want for Christmas is to meet Austin Reaves.' Reaves, who plays Santa, not only fulfilled the fan's desire by posing for a portrait, but also signed his No. The fan was wearing a 12 Oklahoma Sooners jersey.
"When will we get our money?" LeBron James, Lakers, leads NBA's first in-season tournament beating Pacers, 123-109 in Las Vegas as players embrace the new format and $500K in prizes.'
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December 10, 2023
The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament was won by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, potentially the start of a tradition or merely a doomed PR stunt. Even if the NBA Finals are still six months away, the Lakers put on a championship-worthy showing, defeating the upstarting Indiana Pacers, 123-109.
This weekend, LeBron James'most excited' for his son Bronny's debut in the United StatesC, with a teenager primed to face Long Beach State: just five months after his cardiac arrest: 'A big milestone for our family.'
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December 8, 2023
Following his cardiac arrest, LeBron James has expressed excitement for his son Bronny's college debut, with the kid just about to play his first game for the University of South Carolina. Bronny, 19, could make his USC bow against Long Beach State on Sunday, just five months after a horrific crash put his career in jeopardy. It would be "everything and more" to see his eldest son on the court, according to LeBron. The 38-year-old said after the Lakers' victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in Las Vegas that night: 'I'm looking forward to that for sure.' I'm so excited for that moment.'
In a 133-89 victory over the Pelicans, LeBron James scored 30 points to help the Lakers advance to the NBA In-Season Tournament finals... they will meet Pacers for the NBA Cup
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December 8, 2023
The Lakers regained a 133-89 victory, progressing to the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas on Saturday, with James parlayed his 30 points with five rebounds and eight assists. In just over 22 minutes of play, James shot an impressive 75% from the field and launched all four attempts from behind the arc. Center Anthony Davis trailed James with 16 points and five assists, but the Lakers were dominated by 15 boards.
Despite Anthony Edwards' points, the United States is ELIMINATED at the Basketball World Cup in the Philippines, as Germany stuns the favorites 113-111
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September 8, 2023
Since losing 113-111 to Germany in the semifinals, the United States is out of the Basketball World Cup. In the fourth quarter, the Americans trailed Germany by up to 12 points, but with a single single exception remaining, the Germans held their advantage to just one. However, Andreas Obst's three-point advantage gave the Germans a four-point advantage they would never forget.
In USA's comeback victory over Germany over their final warmup game before the FIBA World Cup, Anthony Edwards impresses with 34 points
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August 21, 2023
As USA basketball roared from a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat Germany 99-91 in its final warmup game before heading to the Philippines for the World Cup, Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton each added 16 off the bench. The Americans, who ended the exhibition season 5-0, were saved by an 18-0 run in the final minutes. 'I love the fact that we now know they have guts,' U.S. coach Steve Kerr said. We'll be able to do a lot more because we have a higher ceiling than a lot of teams,' but most of these teams have been together.
In a World Cup tune-up, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green sit courtside as the United States defeat Puerto Rico 117-74... as LeBron James praises Austin Reaves
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August 8, 2023
As the United States rolled past Puerto Rico ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green sat courtside. USA defeated the game by 117-74, with Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson scoring 15 points each. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves made his international debut in the contest and also earned a shoutout on Twitter from teammate LeBron James: 'A-R you so COLD man!!!'
As the LA Lakers basketball star says he has never seen' a pop star, Austin Reaves pours cold water on Taylor Swift dating rumors: "It's all bulls***" says the LA Lakers basketball star
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July 21, 2023
Several people speculated about the 33-year-old singer's meeting with Reaves in Arkansas shortly after Swift's breakup with Matt Healy, the lead vocalist of the English band, 1975. Reaves, 25, denied all rumors when asked by former NBA pros Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on whether he's interested Swift. On Friday's episode of the show, he said, 'I never met her, never talked to her.' It's all bulls***. I have no idea she is a student at the University of On the other hand, I'm not sure.
Kings strike the late $217 million Sabonis contract, according to a free agency roundup
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July 2, 2023
With many players already committed to huge, life-changing contracts, the NBA free agency has gotten off to a brisk start. Players transferring teams cannot officially sign with new clubs until July 6, though terms may be subject to change. Mail Sport looks at Saturday's big contracts and who's moving where...
NBA re-signs D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves' The Los Angeles Lakers re-sign D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves'
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July 1, 2023
According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers have recalled D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves, although they also agreed to buy Jaxson Hayes as they continue to develop quickly in this free market. As teams began to splash a considerable amount of money within the first hour of free agency opening on Friday, a reported $1.02 billion in salaries was committed. According to ESPN, the Lakers were back on Saturday, with Russell agreeing to a $37 million, two-year contract.
At an outdoor birthday party, Zendaya and her pal Timothee Chalamet display their best dance moves
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June 6, 2023
Darnell Appling, the actor's assistant, and Zendaya and her companion Timothee Chalamet were both at the birthday bash for Darnell Appling. The bash took place outside Pan Pacific Park in Los Angeles, with many visitors sporting 'Darnell's Freaknik'23" shirts.' The actors demonstrated their dancing moves at the party, with both of them showing off their rhythm in videos posted to fan pages.
Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton 'headline USA FIBA World Cup commitments'
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June 5, 2023
According to several outlets, names of the commitments for the United States FIBA World Cup roster have begun to roll in, with some NBA stars making the list. According to the New York Post, the most notable names to join the team are Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, both of whom were invited to this year's All-Star game. Jalen Brunson, Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges, Milwaukee Bucks guard Bobby Portis, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves are among those expected to participate.
Although LeBron James' retirement, the LA Lakers star considers his options this offseason as the LA Lakers star considers his future
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May 24, 2023
LeBron James is considering retirement, or so he claims. Following the Lakers' season-ending 113-111 loss to the Nuggets on Monday night, James speculated that his days spent on an NBA bench could be over. 'I have a lot to think about,' he said. 'Ill personally, I have a lot to think about as a result of me playing basketball.'
Jokic has another triple-double for the Nuggets book team's FIRST finals appearance by clinching a clean sweep of Lakers
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May 23, 2023
The Lakers' unexpected postseason came to a halt on Tuesday night as the Nuggets defeated LA 113-111 to propel the 2020 champions to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. At halftime, the Lakers led by 15 points but LeBron James only scored 38 second half points as a virtuoso, 40-point effort. The visitors were up six with less than three minutes to play in LA after a dramatic third quarter where Denver outscored the Lakers by 2020, but James and Co. restored to tie the game with 1:13 remaining.
After flopping, LeBron James has drank all over him and is given a towel by a courtside fan
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May 19, 2023
Game 2 was hardly the most unusual part of the Western Conference Finals game 2 for LeBron James and the Lakers. During a tense 109-103 loss in Mile High, James collided with a fan courtside in the fourth quarter, devolving into the man whose drink, lime and all, spilled on the NBA's all-time leading scorer. It came after James exaggerated in order to get a tussle, and it worked. For a moment, James sat with indignation after a halt before the fan gave him a towel. In a moment caught by ESPN cameras, James obliged and said "Thank you."
Austin Reaves apologizes for accidentally SLAPPING fan in the face after making half-court shot
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May 13, 2023
Austin Reaves' spectacular half-court victory on Friday night came at a price, as one fan was mistakenly slapped in the chest by the Lakers star as he congratulated the shot. Reaves drilled the long-range three pointer at the end of the first half to give the Lakers a 56-46 lead and then went under the basket where the shot was fired to cheer the home fans. But Reaves caught one of them in the face during the tumultuous time as he attempted to high-five a couple of adulating supporters.
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 to prevent elimination at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers
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May 11, 2023
The Golden State Warriors let a strong Steph Curry performance fall by the wayside in Game Four on Monday as they lost their chance to tie the series against the Los Angeles Lakers. On Wednesday, they did not repeat the error. At the 7:41 mark of the second quarter, Golden State was last trailed. The Warriors pulled away and never looked back after being allowed the Lakers to tie it up in the same quarter, defeating Los Angeles XXXXXX. The Warriors sent the series back to Los Angeles and will fight again with the deficit reduced to a 3-2 Laker advantage, leading to the Warriors' withdrawal from the NBA Playoffs to another day.
The Lakers win 104-101 over Lebron James and the Golden State Warriors in a close match
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May 9, 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, were able to take the lead in the Western Conference Semifinals after a close, turbulent affair. The Lakers won by 104-101 over the Golden State Warriors in a game that went back and forth throughout the evening. The Lakers were able to put together some solid blocks of offense to knock off a dominant play from Warriors point guard Steph Curry as the game came down to the wire.