Lakers going all-in to re-sign Luka Doncic's $3M favorite teammate after LeBron James, Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers are focusing on re-signing key players as they head into the offseason. Austin Reaves, a free agent, is a top priority for the team, alongside LeBron James and center Jaxson Hayes. The Lakers aim to retain players who have strong chemistry with Luka Dončić, particularly Hayes, who has connections to the Slovenian national team.
- ▪The Lakers are looking to re-sign Austin Reaves, who is set to become a free agent.
- ▪LeBron James and Jaxson Hayes are also among the players the Lakers want to prioritize.
- ▪Jaxson Hayes has developed a strong on-court chemistry with Luka Dončić.
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