Austin Reaves Projected to Average 25+ Points in Expanded Lakers Role

Austin Reaves is primed for a massive leap with the Los Angeles Lakers as he steps into the primary second-creator role following LeBron James' departure. Before a Grade 2 calf strain sidelined him midseason, Reaves was having an All-Star-level campaign, averaging 27.3 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.4 rebounds across 22 contests. Having improved his production every year since arriving as an undrafted free agent, Reaves is projected to average over 25 points per game this season.