Reaves and LaRavia could form a complementary, high-IQ pairing, with LaRavia spacing the floor and Reaves driving, off-ball movement, and late-game creation. That dynamic may stabilize the second unit and improve the Lakers' overall wing defense and shooting blend.

Reaves logged the Lakers’ heaviest practice workload early but was rested Sunday, following a 20-point burst against Phoenix; his role is central as the team seeks to balance star rest with a rising offensive contributor.

Projected as a featured LAL guard in James’ absence; fourth-quarter and high-usage scorer potential based on prior 20-point game and increased minutes.

Reaves led LA with 20 points, showing the potential for a stable scoring pillar if efficiency remains high while the rest of the roster irons out the kinks.

Reaves is part of the Lakers’ five-offensive-threat core. Improving outside shooting boosts his spacing value and makes him a reliable secondary scorer and creator. His development is key to sustaining efficient offense when LeBron or the stars rest.