Lakers Notes: Unfortunate Trade Update, Austin Reaves’ Future Discussed, Aggressive Trade Deadline Predicted

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) moves the ball ahead of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an eventful offseason so far, and with about a month until the regular season, the purple and gold have been met with an unfortunate trade update. LA has been linked to the Miami Heat recently, but with the Lakers unlikely to part ways with their first-round pick in the would-be deal, talks have stalled.

In other news, Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves has an update on his future with the team, according to a Lakers insider. Reaves is coming off career-highs in points, assists, and rebounds and has a player option at the end of the 2026-27 season.

Finally, an aggressive trade deadline is predicted for the Lakers by a league insider. With LA making their pursuit for championships while superstar Luka Doncic is running the team known, there is no question that the front office will do whatever they can to construct the best possible roster to do that.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

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Lakers Tweets of the Day:

Pau Gasol on Luka Doncic:

“Luka is one of the greatest players in the league and a guy that the Lakers definitely gonna build the next 10 years, a franchise around him. You gotta work together, communicate, build a real chemistry and lead your team.”

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— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) September 18, 2025

Luka Dončić comment on Austin Reaves photo on Instagram 😂

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— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) September 18, 2025

We are:

- 11 days away from Lakers media day
- 12 days away from Training camp
- 15 days away from Preseason
- 33 days away from Opening Night

Almost that time of year 🤩 pic.twitter.com/qtQkMmygyT

— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) September 19, 2025

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