Austin Reaves says he learned that he would no longer be teammates with LeBron James while he was at a golf course. According to the reports, Reaves was near a fairway when he received the news that the Los Angeles Lakers would be parting ways with LeBron James, meaning their on-court pairing would end. In describing the moment, Reaves comments that LeBron James “ruined” something—though the specific context of what is meant by that remark is not detailed in the accounts provided. Both outlets frame the story around Reaves recounting the timing and setting of the announcement, emphasizing that it came unexpectedly during routine downtime rather than a team meeting or formal media interaction. The coverage centers on Reaves’ personal reaction to the Lakers’ roster change and the end of his partnership with James, rather than providing additional basketball analysis or contract specifics in the material shared here.