“Could still be together”: Austin Reaves hits nerve with Lakers fans after playful golf course joke to LeBron

Austin Reaves reunited with former Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Bronny James during a golf match against YouTube creators Bob Does Sports. While posing together, Reaves playfully remarked to LeBron that the group could still be playing together. The exchange followed LeBron's departure from the Lakers to join the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason, concluding his eight-year tenure in Los Angeles.

With James departing, the Lakers have shifted focus toward building their core around Luka Doncic. Los Angeles signed Reaves to a four-year, $180 million contract extension, elevating his leadership responsibilities under general manager Rob Pelinka alongside new additions Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes.