Austin Reaves is ranked as a top-10 shooting guard, but it's surrounding that matter most.
The Los Angeles Lakers are approaching a decision that will play a direct role in the success or shortcomings of the Luka Doncic era. Austin Reaves will be eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2026 and has thus become an option to either extend or re-sign at a later date.
In a new set of player rankings for the shooting guard position, the dilemma that will define the Lakers' best course of action was thoroughly, even if perhaps inadvertently, outlined.