De'Aaron Fox is a better basketball player than Austin Reaves. We can get that part out of the way from the start. There is no real statistical argument otherwise. Even the most optimistic projections of Reaves' increasingly bright future have to acknowledge that Fox has physical gifts that he simply does not.

Among the reasons why the Lakers are not Fox’s preferred destination: Klutch has direct knowledge of many Lakers dealings thanks to its representation of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

NBA analyst Jason Timpf sparked an engaging debate on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday by posting a thought-provoking poll for Lakers fans.

I think it was a year and a half—he’s an unbelievable teammate, an unbelievable guy. Yeah, great. I mean, so genuine. During COVID, my rookie

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly going after a superstar guard on the trade market who wants out of his current situation.

Thursday night was a reminder that the Lakers can still bring the heat, even when they’re missing key pieces. The post Rui Hachimura Confirms Major Team Meeting as Urgency Around Lakers Trade Market Increases in Anthony Davis’ Absence appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Rui Hachimura's name has been floated in trade ... which is second-best on the team to Austin Reaves. Hachimura is also logging a career-high 32.1 minutes, fourth-most on the squad behind James ...

Despite a demonstrative blowout victory over the mighty Boston Celtics (who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, it should be noted) on Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has proven himself to be one of the most important players on the team. Reaves is the unofficial third option of the Lakers and has performed well into his fourth season in the league.

Will Los Angeles Lakers starting small forward Rui Hachimura suit up against Golden State on Saturday? He's a late addition to the NBA's latest injury report to

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura will reportedly return ... extended qualifying offers to him and guard Austin Reaves on Tuesday. Hachimura’s qualifying offer was for a one-year salary of ...

Hachimura missed his second consecutive game on Tuesday in Charlotte because of left calf soreness, while Vincent sat out because of left knee soreness.