In the NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120, ending a four-game losing streak. They have a 16-14 record and remain in ninth place in the West. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to 18-9 with three straight wins and continued to rank third in the West.
In the NBA regular season this season, Reaves averaged 29 minutes per game in his first 30 games4 minutes, averaging 15 points per game2 points, 4 rebounds6, 5 assists1 time, 0 steals9 times, cap 01 time, shooting 477% and 36 percent three-point shooting2% and 87 free throw percentage9%。
Despite a lackluster start to the season, Reaves has gradually improved his performance as the game progressed, with an increasing level of offensive efficiency and playmaking on the ball. Reeves has adapted to the role of sixth man and has become the centerpiece of the team's second lineup at the back.
Given the poor performance of starting point guard D'Angelo Russell and the injury-plagued injury of new signing Gabe Vincent, Reaves has become the team's most reliable and well-rounded backcourt player. His performance has a direct impact on the Lakers' overall competitiveness, especially when the team is considering a trade.
Therefore, it is clearly not a good idea to send Reaves away, as his position in the team has become more and more important. If the Lakers blindly trade Reaves and fail to get a better player than him, the team's backcourt strength could decline quickly.