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"Austin Reaves is the best third-option in the entire NBA."
@stephenasmith and @ShannonSharpe on what they're seeing from Luka Doncic and the Lakers 
pic.twitter.com/NnD2hHSesl— First Take (@FirstTake) March 18, 2025Read More"Austin Reaves is the best third-option in the entire NBA."
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Lakers News: Luka Doncic Admits To Having Alter Ego While Playing Basketball https://t.co/limW1unn8T— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 18, 2025
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FROM ABOVE ARTICLE:
Going into the draft, many felt Doncic was the best prospect as he had been dominating overseas, but he would fall to the third pick and be traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Young. Since that time, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar would prove many right as he immediately turned into one of the best players in the NBA.
One of the things that seems to drive Doncic is his trash-talking as he seems to take things to another level when jawing with opposing players or fans in the stands. His constant chirping has rubbed some the wrong way, but the Lakers star made it clear he is a very different person off the court than he is between those lines.
“Yeah, I would say I’m quiet off the court. It’s a little different. Basketball is what I do. It gets me hyped, it makes me happy. There’s an obvious change between me on the court and off it.”
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The Lakers beat the Spurs, 125-109, to improve to 42-25. As JJ Redick pointed out before the game, the victory guarantees L.A. a winning record for the regular season. Reaves 30p 7r 6a 2s; Luka 21 14a 9r 3s; Goodwin 15p 3a 3s; DFS 15p; Knecht 13p; Vincent 11p; Hayes 9p 11r 2s.— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 18, 2025
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Luka Dončić leads Lakers to blowout win over Spurs with near-triple-double https://t.co/suRteDyKxA— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 18, 2025
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Luka Doncic's Strong Austin Reaves Statement After Lakers-Spurs https://t.co/ibPQ4THnjJ— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 18, 2025
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Final Stats 📊AR: 30 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast, 2 stlLuka: 21 pts, 9 reb, 14 ast, 3 stlJordan: 15 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 3 stlDorian: 15 pts, 3 rebDK: 13 pts, 3 reb, 3 astGabe: 11 pts, 2 reb, 2 stl pic.twitter.com/6pccl2WyB0— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 18, 2025
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THE SNOWTIME LAKERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS 🥶 pic.twitter.com/6Sw9DEGwKj— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) March 18, 2025
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JJ Redick showered his team with praise for ‘phenomenal’ approach, performance vs. Phoenix https://t.co/G4DYEGZtth— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 17, 2025
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Read MoreWhile a small sample size, 24-year old Jaxson Hayes has become the Lakers’ most valuable role player after big stars Doncic, James, and Reaves. He now has a legitimate chance to become the next great Lakers’ center.
The Lakers have now won 17 of the 20 games that Jaxson Hayes has started at center. During those 20 starts, Hayes averaged 8.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 turnovers, 0.7 steals, 1.2 blocks in 24.5 minutes per game. Hayes shot 73.0% from the field, 0.0% from three, and 66.7% from the line. He posted a strong offensive rating of 116.0 (#13 among centers), an elite defensive rating of 104.6 (#1), and a top-5 net rating of +11.4 (#4).
Hayes’ play has been one of the key factors in the Lakers recent rise to the top-5 contenders to win this year’s NBA championship. Having Hayes rise to the occasion solved the dilemma of whom would start for the Lakers.
But the Lakers still haven’t solved who’s going to play center when Jaxson’s on the bench resting or out with an injury during the recent 4-game losing streak. Right now, Hayes and Koloko are the Lakers’ center rotation.On the court, Jaxson has not only won the love of Lakers’ fans but also the heart of newly acquired superstar Luka Doncic. Luka has long excelled at pounding defenses with dunk lobs to high flying centers and wings.
The timing and chemistry the two have already created has been electric. Last night’s game against the Phoenix Suns was a perfect example of what an unexpected great fit at center Jaxson Hayes has become in a short time.There’s no question the Lakers also need a big bodied center who can bang with Jokic and Sabonis as well as a stretch center who can space the court to provide a deep and versatile championship caliber center rotation.
Whether the Lakers pursue a big body like Walker Kessler and/or a stretch five shot and playmaker like Kelly Olynyk, Jaxson Hayes has already shown he is team’s most valuable role player and has a shot at long-term starter.The style of defense JJ Redick has the Lakers playing right now is perfect for Jaxson Hayes. It will also continue to be important defensively for the Lakers to keep Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic from being switch hunted.
Hayes was not a great fit for drop coverage but for a center who has the quickness of foot and athleticism to defend in space, the icing and hedging that Redick’s new defense demands is a perfect fit for Jaxson Hayes.Jaxson Hayes’ elite gravity and fit as a vertical lob threat for Luka along with his proven ability to defend in space and improving ability to protect the rim give him a good head start to be the Lakers’ next great center.
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LAKERS MAY HAVE ALREADY FOUND THEIR NEXT GREAT CENTER IN JAXSON HAYESWhile a small sample size, 24-year old Jaxson Hayes has become the Lakers’ most valuable role player after big stars Doncic, James, and Reaves. He now has a legitimate chance to become the next great Lakers’… pic.twitter.com/g45MtRkSE6— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 17, 2025
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LAKERS MAY HAVE ALREADY FOUND THEIR NEXT GREAT CENTER IN JAXSON HAYESWhile he has only started 20 games, the Lakers have won 17 of those games and Jaxson Hayes has had the #1 defensive rating for a center who has started at least 15 games for the season. The Lakers may find… pic.twitter.com/rt76lZQkDy— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 17, 2025
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Did the Lakers just find their long-term answer at Center? pic.twitter.com/KJBUI7gAMz— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) March 17, 2025
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Brian Scalabrine pulled up to The Cage on West 4th and started foaming at the mouth pic.twitter.com/8EJjTrWREi— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 15, 2025
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The social media sensation of the sports weekend.
LOL. Scal putting down Geoge 11-zip.
Don’t disrespect the NBA.Spent a year in NYC at NYU and saw some brutal street basketball at W. 4th Street way back in time. Played there in scrub games but pure street ball. Score on some guys and payback is you on your back. Better games at the W. Village Y.
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KESSLER STILL LAKERS IDEAL CENTER TARGET!Eric Pincus says Lakers likely center targets are Daniel Gafford and Walker Kessler. Gafford: 6' 10", 265 lbs, 26-years old12.3/6.9/1.4 with 1.9/0.4 stocks in 21.9 mpg7.1/0.0/3.4 shooting 69.9%/0.0%/69.9%Kessler:7' 0", 245 lbs,… https://t.co/FUZpuVmOP7 pic.twitter.com/GBdG1hBfJa— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 17, 2025
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Ideally, the Lakers would likely have to give up a young star like Dalton Knecht or even Austin Reaves to land Walker Kessler but he would be the ideal center of the future for the Lakers. Kessler and Hayes plus a stretch five would be the Lakers perfect center rotation.
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Lakers could ditch Austin Reaves in free agency for Jazz's $13.3 million star center https://t.co/K1slAhgM7D— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 17, 2025
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LOL. I love Reaves but I wouldn't trade him for Kessler. Only way you give up Reaves at this point would be if some team offered another Luka type deal for Giannis or Jokic or Wemby or something totally crazy. AR has become as untouchable as Anthony Davis was.Not sure by next… pic.twitter.com/7C0dQcnH4o— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 17, 2025
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Very true, Tom. I agree.
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I just saw an article ….those rampant ones that are just clickbait….”trade proposals”…it mentioned Austin Reaves for Kessler…..saw an article yesterday about Austin Reaves for Michael Porter (Jr…..”who’s yo daddy???”)….I feel these articles are truly worthless…I should be paid to read them…..I tried a trade on the ESPN NBA Trade Machine….Knecht for Kessler would work…..but I still would not do it….I would not…
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Predicting Every NBA Team’s Top 3 Offseason Trade Targetshttps://t.co/QgZabwc6g4 via @BleacherReport— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 17, 2025
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FROM THE ABOVE ARTICLE:
Los Angeles Lakers
Cap level: Near the first apronKey free agents: LeBron James (PO), Dorian Finney-Smith (PO), Jaxson Hayes
Primary trade bait: Dalton Knecht, Maxi Kleber, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, Jared Vanderbilt, Shake MiltonPotential targets: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Daniel Gafford, Walker Kessler
The Lakers already landed a dream target in Luka Dončić, but the franchise is greedy. If Antetokounmpo demands out, a combination of salaries, talent and picks could get him to Los Angeles. It’s a stretch, but it’d be remiss to leave him out if this is a team’s wish list.
Otherwise, LA is less likely to send out key players like Reaves, Hachimura, etc. Instead, look for the franchise to target a center with Knecht as bait—similar to the failed Mark Williams deal with the Charlotte Hornets (the Lakers didn’t clear Williams’ physical).
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MY FIRST LAKERS GAME AT CRYPTOMy grandson Nick and I flew to LAX from SFO yesterday morning and took an Uber to Crypto for the Phoenix Suns game. We had terrific seats almost directly across from the Lakers’ bench, the arena and fans were crazy and wild, Luka and Austin shone… pic.twitter.com/UgrdZ5Dyml— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 17, 2025
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Luka Doncic drops 33 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST as the Lakers take down the Suns without LeBron 😤 pic.twitter.com/1wp7SquwKE— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) March 16, 2025
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Austin Reaves has averaged 28.4 PTS, 8.7 AST & 6.7 REB in games without LeBron this season 💪 pic.twitter.com/PxI6SUTd94— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) March 17, 2025
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AUSTIN REAVES TONIGHT 🌟 39 minutes 🌟 28 points 🌟 6 assists 🌟 4 rebounds 🌟 +14 +/-COLDEST WHITE BOY IN THE NBA 🥶 pic.twitter.com/oWMDbZycX2— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) March 16, 2025
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JAXSON HAYES TONIGHT 🔨 29 minutes 🔨 19 points 🔨 6 rebounds 🔨 8/10 FG🔨 +7 +/-WELCOME BACK JAX 😃 pic.twitter.com/ZjZRJgBLdd— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) March 16, 2025
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Jaxson Hayes back from injury and he picked up right where he left off- 19pts, 6reb, 3ast, 1stl & blk in a Lakers victory🔥Listen to his walk-off interview with Lakers’ PxP John Ireland & Lakers legend Mychal Thompson! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/3CIZ9tdr1a— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) March 16, 2025
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Jaxson Hayes went from just another backup center to start the season to the Lakers X-FACTOR 💯SHOW OUR CENTER SOME LOVE 💛💜 pic.twitter.com/0fWNszHLpI— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) March 17, 2025
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JAXSON HAYES TONIGHT 🔨 29 minutes 🔨 19 points 🔨 6 rebounds 🔨 8/10 FG🔨 +7 +/-WELCOME BACK JAX 😃 pic.twitter.com/ZjZRJgBLdd— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) March 16, 2025
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#WorthyClap 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 https://t.co/AlWInOIkHM— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) March 17, 2025
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LUKA DONCIC TODAY:33 PTS – 11 REB – 8 ASTAUSTIN REAVES TODAY:28 PTS – 6 AST – 4 REBTHIS DUO. 🍿🍿 (via @realapp_) pic.twitter.com/DgPDpY5BBL— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 16, 2025
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JJ Redick has the Lakers SMOTHERING Kevin Durant when he has the ball on offenseLuka, Vando & Gabe Vincent are not letting him breathe making it really hard on himJarred Vanderbilt is trying his best to annoy him and so far its working as Lakers are up big on the Suns early pic.twitter.com/PYfuEXdvg3— LakeShow Highlights (@LSH_lakeshow) March 16, 2025
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The Lakers stop the bleeding, beat the Suns 107-96 to improve to 41-25. Luka 33p 11r 8a 2s; Reaves 28p 6a 4r; Hayes 19p on 8-of-10 6r 3a; Finney-Smith 10p 7r 3a. LAL hosts PHX on Monday for Game No. 4 of their six games in eight days stretch.— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 16, 2025
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The backcourt couldn't be stopped today! pic.twitter.com/YxRD159g0L— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) March 16, 2025
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