NBA speculation: San Antonio Spurs keeping an eye on Austin Reaves' future with the Los Angeles Lakers
The NBA offseason has been filled with intrigue, and one of the most interesting stories has been the potential move of Austin Reaves. The Los Angeles Lakers guard may opt out of his current contract, making him an unrestricted free agent with plenty of interest from teams around the league.
Among those teams keeping a close eye on Reaves' free agency is the San Antonio Spurs, according to reports by Anthony Irwin. The Spurs, known for their deep guard room, are preparing for the upcoming season, which is expected to be the first of the Victor Wembanyama era. However, it's unclear where Reaves would fit into their lineup, especially with last year's Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle, already on the roster.
The San Antonio Spurs have one of the deepest guard rooms in the league, but concerns about the defensive capabilities of Reaves and Luka Doncic as a starting backcourt have been raised. The Lakers, on the other hand, might consider trading Reaves if athleticism concerns with Doncic become too much to overcome in pursuit of a championship.
In a surprising turn of events, Reaves returned to the Lakers on a new deal instead of signing with the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs showed interest in signing Reaves during his last free agency period in 2023, but it seems the Lakers managed to keep their valuable player.
Meanwhile, the Spurs have made other moves, with De'Aaron Fox signing a max contract extension. The duo of Fox and Wembanyama could form a formidable backcourt for the future.
Adding to the Spurs' roster, Amarion Dickerson and Davonte Gaines have earned unique nicknames. Dickerson, who shares a nickname with basketball legend Kevin Garnett, symbolizes a ticket to new opportunities, while Gaines earned the nickname after recording numerous double-doubles, triple-doubles, and quadruple-doubles during his senior year in basketball.
As for the Lakers, their season is set to begin on October 22, playing against the Dallas Mavericks on the road. The fate of Austin Reaves remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the NBA offseason is far from over. If Reaves does opt out and the Lakers consider trading him, a potential trade package is yet to be determined.
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