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.

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

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

Wednesday’s nine-game NBA DFS slate offers plenty of action and intriguing matchups to sift through. The Memphis Grizzlies–Phoenix Suns contest headlines the night with a slate-high total of 240.5 points, while the Los Angeles Lakers–Minnesota Timberwolves matchup sits at the bottom with a 224.5 total.

Austin Reaves exploded for 51 points in a win for the Lakers but does that signal he’s now the team’s third option behind LeBron and Luka?