The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Sent home by Minnesota after only five games, the Lakers failed to fulfill the high expectations associated with having a duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Contributing to LA’s hopes this postseason was the significant progress made by 26-year-old guard Austin Reaves in his fourth year. Reaves, averaging a career-best 20.2 points and 5.8 assists, placed fifth in the Most Improved Player voting (according to NBA PR).
In spite of his impressive regular season, Reaves was disappointing during the playoffs. Reaves averaged 16.2 points in five matchups versus Minnesota, hitting only 31.9% of his shots from beyond the arc.
Although LA’s quick departure was disheartening, the players now enjoy an extended summer to get ready for the 2025-26 season while engaging in various offseason activities. Reaves has already shared his plans for June during the NBA Finals.
In an Instagram story, Reaves shared the news about the Reaves Brothers Basketball Camp scheduled for June 9-17 in his home state of Arkansas.
This camp offers four distinct dates and venues, providing 3rd-9th grade basketball players in the region a chance to learn from Reaves and his sibling. Many NBA players organize youth camps during the offseason, frequently in their hometowns, providing an opportunity for these stars to contribute to the community they hail from.
Reaves competed in high school basketball in Arkansas before moving on to play college basketball at Wichita State (2016-18) and Oklahoma (2019-21).
El escolta de los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves (15).