That is not what the Los Angeles Lakers guard wants. The 27-year-old reiterated his desire to stay in Los Angeles before dropping a very encouraging sentiment for anyone that might be reading in the Lakers front office. Austin Reaves is forcing the front office’s hand in the best way possibleReaves has been in his fair share of trade rumors throughout his time in Los Angeles. For the Lakers President of Basketball Operations, the decision to pay Reaves is growing easier by the day. Is it a coincidence this happens after the backcourt in Los Angeles fielded relentless punditry regarding their defensive fit together?