Austin Reaves on Alex Caruso comparisons: 'We're two totally different players'

Golden State could make a run for Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl or Hornets forward P.J. Washington. The Warriors have also been linked to Bulls guard Alex Caruso, according to NBC Sports Chicago, but the asking price out of the Windy City — two first round picks — figured to push the defending champs out of contention for the six-year veteran. “This is going to be interesting to see where it all lands,” Myers said. “I don’t look at it and say, ‘Well, we have to make a move to win.’ Some might say that. If there’s a move that helps us win and makes sense, we’ll do it. But I don’t think that there’s a clear lacking area.” -via San Jose Mercury-News / January 29, 2023

In fact, when the Bulls have received calls on Caruso, the asking price has been so astronomical, it reiterated a Sun-Times report that Caruso is basically deemed untouchable. “He’s the culture,’’ one source said. Actually, not a bad nickname for Caruso, considering his hustle plays are often plastered throughout the game film. -via Chicago Sun-Times / January 29, 2023

“High-IQ, knows what’s happening, what’s coming, what he’s going to do, where his man is, is he going over, under?’’ Donovan said. “He really reacts pretty spontaneously and he has such a good feel for it. And then like we’ve all talked about, he throws his body into everything all the time.’’ -via Chicago Sun-Times / January 29, 2023

It’s also a big contract year for you. What have you thought about your future? Austin Reaves: I don’t really think that far ahead. I’m just trying to win games. I love being in Los Angeles, and I love being a Laker. Kobe Bryant was my favorite player growing up, so getting an opportunity to play for the Lakers is a big blessing. -via HoopsHype / February 2, 2023

What went through your mind going undrafted on the journey to make your NBA dream a reality? Austin Reaves: I was pissed, to be honest. Obviously, I didn’t feel like there were 60 better players, but the draft’s not all about talent at that moment. It’s about potential and stuff like that, probably after 25 (pick). I wasn’t happy, but I knew I was going to have an opportunity, and that was all it was going to take, someone giving me an opportunity to go prove myself. -via HoopsHype / February 2, 2023

Kyle Goon: Austin Reaves is going to miss at least three more games with his hamstring injury, due for a Feb. 2 reevaluation. We saw him doing some sprints at shootaround in Boston today. -via Twitter @kylegoon / January 28, 2023