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NBA·ANALYSIS·October 11, 2026 05:42 PM ET

Austin Reaves addresses Lakers' open starting positions

He praised Ziaire Williams for checking the right boxes.

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What happened: Austin Reaves indicated the Los Angeles Lakers have multiple strong options for their two open starting positions. When asked specifically about Ziaire Williams, Reaves noted he "checks all of the right boxes" for what the team wants.

Why it matters: The comments underscore the ongoing rotation battle during training camp as the coaching staff finalizes the regular-season lineup. Williams is competing for a role following his offseason arrival.

What to watch: The Lakers continue preseason evaluations to determine the final starting spots.

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