Austin Reaves discussed his excitement for his new role with the Los Angeles Lakers, having the ball in his hands more.

In the absence of a blockbuster trade for a third superstar who could play alongside James and Anthony Davis, they have placed their team in the hands of Austin Reaves. Dealing D’Angelo Russell ...

Reaves accumulated 20 points (6-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and six assists across 39 minutes during Friday's 119-102 win over Atlanta. The D'Angelo Russell trade solidifies Reaves ...

Austin Reaves' strong play has helped the Lakers fight their way up the Western Conference standings. / Sean M. Haffey/GettyImages The Los Angeles Lakers have long been one of the most high ...

And his team is in the midst of another identity change – one that features fourth-year guard Austin Reaves even more as a ball-handler and on-ball playmaker than he was earlier in the season.