Austin Reaves has been an underrated NBA player for years. Here's why his 50-point game was not surprising to fans.

Austin Reaves has become a breakout star for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 season, which could lead to him asking for a bigger contract in the summer.

The Lakers vs. Trail Blazers ended up with Portland winning 108-122 on the road despite Austin Reaves' 41-point game on Monday.

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Sunday's 51-point night wasn't the first time Reaves found himself in rare air. It probably won't be the last, either.

Austin Reaves put up a significant 51 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, which lands him in the elite group of legends in the league.

Stephen A. Smith had some tough words for the Kings after Austin Reaves became the second undrafted player to score 50 points.

The Spurs' young big man is doing things we've never seen. Plus: notes on the Sixers, Hawks, Warriors and more.

Lakers trade idea sends Austin Reaves to Western Conference foe originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Austin Reaves has been fun to watch in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform.