With training camp for the 2024-25 season nearing, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. They have made virtually no offseason additions, and while many are predicting doom and gloom for them, some feel they're being underrated or counted out.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves says that LeBron James does not play in one-on-ones and doesn't consider them real basketball.

Los Angeles Lakers starting shooting guard Austin Reaves may be L.A.'s most tradable non-Hall of Famer.The 26-year-old out of Oklahoma enjoyed a breakout conclusion to his 2022-23 season, and was poised to make big money on the open market as a restricted free agent.

Quincy Olivari, an undrafted rookie the Lakers signed to an Exhibit 10 contract, says he was impressed with Reaves during one of those workouts.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to see another uptick in usage this season under new head coach JJ Redick.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) congratulates guard Austin Reaves (15) in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. But as Reaves surprisingly reveals, he doesn't view 1v1s as real basketball, which is why he refuses to partake in these sorts of games.

D'Angelo Russell accomplishing these three goals would help the Lakers improve and also help his chances of not getting traded.

Rui Hachimura seems to be a player who Lakers fans either think highly of or feel is a chronic underachiever. He may not be a star, but he could play a vital role in the team taking a step forward this coming season.