In the last three games, Austin Reaves had to do his best Luka Doncic impression with ... He joined the legendary Wilt Chamberlain as the only player in NBA history to open the season with three straight 40-point games. His 45.3 points per game scoring ...

Austin Reaves is proving his value so far early in the season as he prepares to sign a big check next offseason. With Lakers stars Luka Doncic (sprained finger

Austin Reaves has been turning heads in the NBA recently, with a lot of fans taking notice. When teams lose players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic, it often leads to a drop in confidence.

He scored 51 points in the first two games of this season, and with Doncic and LeBron James unable to play in the last three contests, he has had performances of 51 points, 41 points and now 28 points and 16 assists on Wednesday, plus the game-winner against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kenny Smith was the main character in Inside the NBA's first big misstep on ESPN. During the show's third broadcast on their new network, Smith compared Austin Reaves to Jeremy Lin. His co-stars immediately called him out.

Austin Reaves went for the winning shot over Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo, and the moment gained attention from many NBA stars.

With Luka Doncic and LeBron James out injured, not to mention guards Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent, it’s felt a little like Austin Reaves against the world when watching the Lakers’ offense. Other teams are loading up on him and pressuring him all over the court, and that is taking a physical toll.