"Wizards must avoid Austin Reaves trade Austin Reaves has become a talking point around the situation in Los Angeles and considering the red flags surrounding LeBron James future with the historic franchise, that's saying a lot. Reaves went from being a priority undrafted free agent signing for the Lakers, to now being considered one of the top guards in the league, it makes sense for LA to be trying everything they can to get the playmaker locked in for the future."
"However, the Oklahoma product understands his worth and with the Lakers continous lowball offers, its only a matter of time before the guard and his camp begin to seek outside opinions from backcourt needy teams that could offer him the payday he's seeking as long as a position to take on a prominent role on a team."
The Washington Wizards have repeatedly engaged in trades with the Los Angeles Lakers, landing players such as Kyle Kuzma and Rui Hachimura. Austin Reaves has risen from undrafted signing to a top guard, prompting Lakers efforts to secure his long-term role amid uncertainty around LeBron James. Reaves values his market worth and may pursue offers from teams that can promise a prominent role and payday. Washington will have significant cap space next offseason and could appear as a suitor, but the Wizards need to avoid falling into a Lakers-driven trade trap and protect their young core and assets.
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