After scoring a career-high 38 points, Austin Reaves poked fun at former teammate D'Angelo Russell for not coming through in crunch time.

Now a two-time Net, Russell shared the court with his former teammate and close friend Austin Reaves, someone he developed a strong connection with during their time together as Lakers.Russell’s departure left a vacancy in the Lakers’ starting point guard spot,

Lakers guard Austin Reaves gave major credit to his former teammate D’Angelo Russell for helping him deal with the LA scrutiny.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves commended Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell for helping him grow as a player.

Austin Reaves finished with 38 points and the Lakers held on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell missed a three-pointer in the final seconds.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick provides an early update on Austin Reaves apparent injury after loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

At least this time, the Nets showed some heart. But they had it broken, falling 102-101 to the Lakers, aided by some endgame heroics from LeBron James.

But gradually over the course of this season, that changed. Russell moved to the bench, Reaves becoming the primary ballhandler. And a trade with Brooklyn in December cemented it — the Lakers ...

D’Angelo Russell ended up missing the potential game-winner, and the Lakers’ escaped with a 102-101 win, but Austin Reaves thought for sure that ball was going through the net. “Man ...

Friday night featured a return to Los Angeles for D’Angelo Russell ... The now second-time Net got to square off with Austin Reaves, who he became great friends with during their time together.

Anthony Davis and the Lakers earned a big-time victory over the Celtics on Thursday. Will they add to the roster before the trade deadline?

Despite some pressure from LeBron James and Anthony Davis to make moves that will improve the roster prior to the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers