HoopGuess Answer — August 19, 2026 (Puzzle #80)
Daily puzzle #80 · August 19, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Austin Reaves
Los Angeles Lakers
- Team
- LAL
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Pacific
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'5"
- Age
- 28
- No.
- #15
The August 19 mystery player was Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers — a 6'5" guard wearing #15, age 28. Los Angeles Lakers play in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division. Reaves played his college basketball at Oklahoma.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Pacific Division.
- Listed at 6'5" — a guard (G).
- Wears #15.
- Age 28.
- College: Oklahoma.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 19, 2026?
HoopGuess #80 (August 19, 2026) was Austin Reaves — Los Angeles Lakers, G, 6'5", age 28, #15.
Can I still play the August 19, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #80 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.