Austin Reaves expressed his desire to remain with the Lakers, highlighting the team’s potential with the addition of Luka Doncic and the continued presence of LeBron James. He prefers to focus on his work amid trade rumors and aims to play his entire career in Los Angeles. As he approaches free agency in 2026, Reaves is likely to decline a player option for more lucrative contract opportunities, while the Lakers have shown no interest in trading him for anything less than a top-tier big man, amid speculation regarding players like Nic Claxton and Daniel Gafford.
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Obi Toppin will miss at least a month due to a right hamstring strain, while Bennedict Mathurin is considered "week-to-week" with a right big toe sprain, adding to the Indiana Pacers' injury woes. With these setbacks, the team now has a total of eight players listed on the injury report ahead of their game against the Mavericks. Want More Context? 🔎
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