Xiao Mo: The Lakers should quickly exchange Reeves for a big man. If I am the Timberwolves, I will consider him.

05 May 31 News Former NBA player Marcus Morris is a podcast show of Yahoo Sports reporter Kevin O 'Connor, and said during that time that the Lakers should quickly exchange Reeves for inside players.

"They absolutely need a big guy, Hays is OK, but you can't throw him on the biggest stage in the middle of the season, he's not ready. I'm a fan of Reeves, but I don't like the combination of him and Doncic. I'll choose to trade him, neither of them defends, the regular season is fine, but when the playoffs, everyone will pick your defensive weaknesses and pick those slow-steps. You can't put Doncic and Reeves on the field at the same time, and use Reeves to exchange for a big guy. If I were the Timberwolves, I would consider Reeves." Xiao Mo said.

Reeves had previously signed a four-year contract renewal with the Lakers of $53.83 million, with two years left in the contract. His salary was $13.94 million in the 2025-26 season, and his 2026-27 season was a player option worth $14.9 million.

And according to open-air stand reporter Eric Pincus, Lakers guard Austin Reeves will almost certainly reject the $14.9 million player option in the 2026-27 season, becoming a full free agent next summer, seeking a starting salary of $30 million, the maximum amount he can renew his contract (starting salary of $19.5 million) is much lower than that. That is to say, if the Lakers want to trade Reeves, they need to complete it before the end of next season.