NBA Week 1: Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg lead one thing I'm excited about for all 30 teams originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

We are officially one week into the NBA season and the level of competition across the league has been unreal.

LeBron James celebrated Austin Reaves' historic night on social media after the short-handed LA Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings.

The Los Angeles Lakers' center shined while assisting 51-point scorer Austin Reaves against the Sacramento Kings.

One could very easily argue that the Los Angeles Lakers are the luckiest franchise in the NBA. In 1979, they landed Magic Johnson after a three-year-old trade finally gave them a draft pick, and they had to win a coin flip to get the first overall pick.

Over the past four seasons, Austin Reaves has consistently raised his level of play, proving that he is ready to take the next step and deliver All-Star caliber numbers. So far, he has been proving his worth, averaging 34.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 9.7 assists through three games.

Lakers urged to trade for 'dream target' Lauri Markkanen by NBA analyst originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 2-2 start this season, though they have yet to see their roster at full strength.

He's averaging a ludicrous 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists on 68 percent shooting from the field. That (along with a scorcher from newcomer Cole Anthony) has led them to a nice 2-1 start to the year. Giannis is putting up Wilt Chamberlain numbers. He was the MVP of Week One.