​LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Luka Doncic #77 slaps hands with Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of play against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 27: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on March 27, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) GettyThe Los Angeles Lakers signed shooting guard Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million contract extension this summer to pay him like a true NBA superstar, and now they are treating him like one too.As Reaves said in a recent press conference, like his co-star, Luka Doncic, the former undrafted player now has some say in roster decision-making going forward.Much was made this summer about Doncic being able to have an input with Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, head coach JJ Redick, and the other top names in the front office about putting together a new team for the upcoming season, and it looks like Reaves is now a part of the brain trust as well.Lakers Give Austin Reaves Some Decision-Making Input Alongside Luka DoncicGettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Luka Doncic #77 slaps hands with Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of play against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Speaking to the media in one of his latest interviews, Reaves revealed that the top name in the Lakers organization came to him this offseason about who he thought would be strong additions to the roster.“Me and Rob had many a phone call talking about people that I thought could help us be successful,” the 28-year-old revealed at media day.After making that somewhat surprising claim, Lakers writer Svyatoslav Rovenchuk believes Reaves deserves to be in the loop on big decisions after what he’s accomplished with the team through the first five seasons of his career.“Pelinka may not be openly advertising his conversations with