The Los Angeles Lakers are prioritizing Austin Reaves over LeBron James this offseason as they shift their focus towards building a championship contender around Luka Dončić. Insider Jovan Buha reports that the organization views Reaves, who averaged 23.3 points and 5.5 assists last season, as a long-term asset, while James is seen as a year-to-year player. Rob Pelinka has expressed the franchise’s desire to retain Reaves, who also wishes to continue playing with James. This marks a significant change in the Lakers’ strategy, emphasizing future potential over past achievements.
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