Young Star was among the trade overtures that Los Angeles rejected.

The excitement that surrounds the Los Angeles Lakers for weeks before the trade deadline, which was oddly quiet. Instead of making a trade just for the purpose of making a trade, Los Angeles chose to hold firm at the deadline. Even though they refrained from making any moves, they actively searched the league for assistance. Even their own player, guard Austin Reaves, attracted a lot of interest for the team. But during the trade deadline, Reaves was viewed as virtually untouchable, as everyone had anticipated. Reaves is highly valued by the Lakers, who rejected any trade that would have included him in their roster.

Reaves has been more than capable despite not making the huge breakthrough that many had anticipated from him this season. It’s excellent news for Los Angeles that he continues to be the third or fourth option for this Lakers squad on any given night.

Last year, in the postseason, he demonstrated his abilities by stepping up his play at the most crucial moments. If the Lakers can make it into the postseason, they’re looking for more of the same from Reaves this year. It will be difficult to let him go since the front office sees him as a homegrown success story. The Lakers could only deal him for a player with superstar potential, and none were available at this trade deadline. Fans can now celebrate since Reaves is still with the Lakers. He has grown to be a fast favorite with the crowd and will be essential to their future success this year.