Reaves is a popular player inside the Lakers' locker room, one who cemented the trust of the team's stars throughout a playoff run last spring, when he started all 16 of the Lakers' games. Reaves spoke with his coach about the decision after the team landed in Phoenix on Thursday. And when you come in, you're going to have your own crew. … And number three, you're going to finish the games for us. And I believe that I will finish games and play the right way," Reaves told The Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 11, 2023 22:52 UTC