The offseason discourse surrounding Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves largely centers around the idea he could be a valuable trade asset as the franchise seeks to build a roster around Luka Dončić and,

Among all the Lakers' realistic trade assets, none is more appealing than Austin Reaves. The team remains hesitant to part with the 27-year-old wing, who averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game last season, but pulling off an actual blockbuster is hard to fathom if he is not included in the deal.

One question involves guard Austin Reaves and his time with the team. Reaves will be a free agent at the end of next season, and there has been plenty of trade speculation around him. But the Lakers guard has now broken his silence on his desires, saying that he wants to remain in Los Angeles for his entire career.