Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has reportedly told the Lakers he doesn’t want Austin Reaves included in any potential trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has made a special request to the team's front office as they begin their offseason following the playoff exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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According to The Athletic, Doncic has reportedly told the Lakers he doesn't want Austin Reaves included in any potential trade packages, including a potential deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
"Doncic has made it clear to the Lakers that he would like to continue playing with Reaves," The Athletic reports.
"Beyond their close friendship, Doncic believes in Reaves as a long-term piece next to him. Multiple league sources said that belief was best illustrated when Doncic told people within the organization that he wouldn’t want Reaves included in any potential trade packages for Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo."
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"Doncic, those sources say, would strongly prefer a team construction that includes him and Reaves alongside whatever star the Lakers could acquire," the report adds.
Doncic and Reaves were one of the best duos in the NBA this season before injuries completely derailed their campaign.
Doncic led the league in scoring, averaging 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game, while Reaves put up 22.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists this season.
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