Reaves builds early All-Star case on efficient start

Leads guards in career true shooting

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Austin Reaves has had an incredibly efficient start to the season — bolstering his status as the career TS% leader among Via @jovanbuha on X

What happened: Reaves opened the 2026-27 season with efficient scoring and playmaking for Los Angeles. His career true-shooting percentage stands atop guards.

Why it matters: Sustained efficiency at guard lifts the Lakers' half-court offense and eases the creation load. Early All-Star and All-NBA conversation raises his award stakes for the season.

What to watch: Watch whether the shooting efficiency holds through the next stretch of games.

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@JovanBuha 2026-10-26T15:34:51.372305+00:00

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