July 1, 2023
ANALYSISReaves' impressive finish to the season made retaining the restricted free agent a major priority this offseason. The 25-year-old guard started in all 16 of his postseason appearances and the final 11 games of the regular season, and after reaching a long-term deal with the Lakers, he'll likely find himself on the top unit to the open the 2023-24 campaign. Reaves shot 44.3 percent on 5.5 three-point attempts per game in the playoffs and should provide optimal spacing for
LeBron James and
Anthony Davis in the coming years.