Lakers' Austin Reaves making surprising offseason announcencement

The Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff stay didn’t last long this season. 

As the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, most fans were confident the Lake Show wouldn’t stumble in the first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Surprisingly, Minnesota upset Los Angeles in Game 1 and never looked back, winning four of the five contests in the series and carrying their momentum into their Western Conference semifinals clash against the Golden State Warriors.

Austin Reaves, an improved No. 3 scoring option, isn’t safe from offseason trade rumors after a mediocre postseason. 

Still, the Oklahoma product’s recent announcement indicates he isn’t stressing over what could happen.

“Reaves Brothers Basketball Camp 2025 registration is live,” the reavesbasketball’s Instagram account wrote last Thursday. "Each camp has a limited number of spots. Hurry and grab your spot before they’re all gone!”

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“Ages are for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. All payments are online this year and are non-refundable under normal circumstances. The dates are subject to change based on Spencer’s postseason run. We’ll confirm any changes by May. 21, so stay tuned!"

"If new dates don’t work for you, you’ll get a full refund–no worries. We appreciate your flexibility.”

Reaves isn’t the only gifted basketball player in his family. After spending his collegiate career at North Greenville and Central Missouri, Reaves' brother, Spencer, took his talents to the professional level, competing with Rasta Vechta in Germany.

On the other hand, Reaves was a remarkable regular-season performer for the Lakers this year. The 6-foot-5 offensive wizard with a dog mentality averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game in 73 contests, shooting 46.0% from the field and 37.7% from downtown. 

Unfortunately, the undrafted fourth-year pro took a step back in the postseason, netting 16.2 points, grabbing 5.4 rebounds, and recording 3.6 assists per contest in five playoff games. 

By mentoring passionate young players this offseason and hosting a game-changing event, it's safe to assume Reaves will enjoy his summer alongside one of the most essential individuals in his life. 

Regarding Reaves’s status with the Lakers, GM Rob Pelinka must decide what’s best for both parties during free agency.

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