Lakers Believe Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves Pairing’s Defensive Issues Are Being Exaggerated

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Lakers Believe Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves Pairing’s Defensive Issues Are Being Exaggerated

Dan Woike said one team source stated that as long as the Lakers' "needs on the wing and at the rim" are addressed, Reaves and Doncic's defensive issues are not an issue, believing they're exaggerated. "Reaves was also one of the most important voices inside the Lakers’ locker room a season ago," Woike added, highlighting how important Reaves has become.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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What Commissioner Cup Games Are On Tonight? WNBA Schedule (June 13)

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Spurs Are Blocking Out-of-Town Ticket Buyers for Game 5

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