From Dan Woike: JJ Redick had validated Austin Reaves all season, publicly and privately praising the Lakers guard as a key player of the roster. It was a topic in Redick’s first news conference as Lakers coach, a topic in the preseason and, as the season began fittingly against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a topic an entire regular season ago.

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul talked about the Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming playoff run and gave a shout out to Austin Reaves. The post Rich Paul Sends Strong Message on Lakers Guard Austin Reaves appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Anytime you're dealing with that youth and size the Timberwolves have," Paul said. "And Ant being able to be Ant, he can give you