Lakers guard Austin Reaves got an update on his recent ankle injury for the team’s game against the Timberwolves.

"There is a 0.0% chance Austin Reaves signs a contract extension -- and a 99.9% chance he opts out of his $14.8 million player option for next season," the duo writes. "We could say 'sources say' here because we did check on it, but it's also a no-brainer.

After the Lakers lost their 2025-26 regular-season opener, Austin Reaves appeared to take responsibility for their poor third quarter.

With short-and-long term stakes on the line, the Lakers need Austin Reaves to be more than just good every night.

Hall of Famer Steve Nash believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is ready to reach a major career milestone in the 2025–26 season. In a short Q&A video posted by Bleacher Report’s official Instagram, Nash was asked which player he thinks will make their first All-Star appearance this year. His response came without hesitation:

Some of the best player props for the NBA double header between the Lakers vs. the Warriors, and the Thunder vs. the Rockets.