# Reaves Debut for Lakers

> Lakers star Austin Reaves makes preseason debut against Kings.
- Title: Reaves Debut for Lakers · California Post | Shortify
- Summary: Lakers star Austin Reaves makes preseason debut against Kings. Austin Reaves, who re-signed with Lakers for $180 million, starts in preseason game against…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/08/sports/austin-reaves-makes-preseason-debut-for-lakers-vs-kings
- Published: 2026-10-09T03:28:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: austin reaves, lakers, kings, preseason, luka doncic, quentin grimes, crypto com arena, jimmy redick, news, entertainment
## Austin Reaves
Lakers star Austin Reaves made his preseason debut during Thursday’s matchup against the Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
## Reaves Re-signed
Reaves re-signed with Lakers on a four-year, $180 million contract and started alongside Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, Adou Thiero and Kevon Looney.
## Preseason Status
Kessler, the 7-foot-2 center acquired from Jazz in a four-year, $130 million sign-and-trade, hasn’t played in preseason after jamming his finger.
## Key takeaway

Austin Reaves, who re-signed with Lakers for $180 million, starts in preseason game against Kings.