Reaves supplied 25 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-100 win over the Kings.
Reaves recorded his third-highest scoring total of the season during the victory, and his prolific scoring is keeping D'Angelo Russell and Dalton Knecht on the bench. Coach JJ Redick's current choice to run with Max Christie at off-guard seems to benefit Reaves, who is a more seasoned scorer and far more consistent then Christie. A combo of Reaves and Knecht may become a more frequent occurrence in the future, which is a scheme that may curb Reaves' production somewhat.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 19 points Sunday
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Reaves accumulated 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 victory over the Grizzlies.
Reaves finished just two assists away from posting a double-double in this tight win over Memphis, and he remains the Lakers' third-best option on offense behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James. That role should give Reaves a decent floor on most games, and he also delivers value in peripheral stats due to his two-way contributions. Reaves has scored over 18 points in the two games he's featured in since returning from a five-game absence to start December due to a pelvic injury.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 18 points in return
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Reaves (pelvis) finished with 18 points (6-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes during Friday's 97-87 loss to Minnesota.
In his return from a five-game absence due to a pelvic contusion, Reaves was sharp from beyond the arc, but a 2-for-8 showing from two-point range took a bigger night off the table. Reaves still produced well in the rebounds and assists columns to atone for the poor shooting, and he finished second on the Lakers in usage with a 26.4 percent rate, trailing only Anthony Davis (31.2 percent). Fantasy managers should expect Reaves to drop to third in the pecking order if LeBron James (foot) is able to put an end to his two-game absence Sunday versus the Grizzlies.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Upgraded to available
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Reaves (pelvis) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
This isn't a surprise, as Reaves was upgraded to probable earlier Friday and was trending in the right direction toward returning in this contest. Reaves is expected to handle his regular workload in the backcourt in his return from a five-game absence, likely pushing Gabe Vincent to the bench.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Now expected to play Friday
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Reaves (pelvis) is deemed probable for Friday's game versus the TImberwolves, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves has been upgraded from questionable to probable Friday after missing the Lakers' last five games due to a pelvic contusion. While Reaves seems on track to return to action against Minnesota, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Iffy for Friday
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Reaves (pelvis) is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Reaves has been upgraded to questionable after a five-game absence due to a pelvic contusion. The 26-year-old was a partial participant during Wednesday's practice, and it appears that he is trending toward a return to game action. If Reaves is unable to play Friday, Gabe Vincent and D'Angelo Russell are candidates for an increased role.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Trending upward
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Reaves (pelvis) did not participate fully in Wednesday's practice but continues ramping up and is regarded as day-to-day, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Reaves has been sidelined since Nov. 29 due to a bruised left pelvis. The Lakers only have two games in the next seven days, traveling to Minnesota on Friday and welcoming Memphis on Sunday, representing a beneficial period for Reaves to continue getting healthy -- or perhaps return to action.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Officially out
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Reaves (pelvis) won't play Sunday against the Trail Blazers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Reaves was listed as doubtful on the team's injury report leading up to tipoff, so his absence was somewhat expected. Look for D'Angelo Russell and Gabe Vincent to pick up extra minutes in the backcourt with Reaves out of commission.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Unlikely to play vs. Portland
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Reaves (pelvis) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Trail Blazers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves will likely be sidelined for a fifth straight game due to a bruised left pelvis. The Lakers have an extended break following Sunday's game, so Reaves could be available against the Timberwolves on Friday, Dec. 13.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Still out Friday
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Reaves (pelvis) won't play in Friday's game versus the Hawks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves' absence streak will extend to four games Friday due to a bruised left pelvis. The 26-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Portland.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Another absence coming
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Reaves (pelvis) won't play Wednesday versus Miami, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Reaves will be sidelined for a third consecutive contest due to a bruised left pelvis. On a positive note, Reaves was able to take part in the Lakers' morning shootaround earlier Wednesday, which may give him a decent chance to return to the lineup Friday in Atlanta.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Limited at shootaround
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Reaves (pelvis) was a partial participant at Wednesday's shootaround, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
Reaves remains questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami, but if he is able to return from a two-game absence, it's clear that he won't be 100 percent. D'Angelo Russell could draw another start if Reaves is sidelined after a productive outing against Minnesota on Monday.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Listed as questionable
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Reaves (pelvis) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Reaves has missed two straight games due to a left pelvic contusion but is considered day-to-day and may return to action Wednesday. However, if he remains sidelined, D'Angelo Russell would likely stick in the starting lineup after a strong showing in Monday's loss to the Timberwolves.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Remaining sidelined Monday
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Reaves (pelvis) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a left pelvic contusion. He's considered day-to-day due to the injury, and his next opportunity to play will be against the Heat on Wednesday. D'Angelo Russell (illness) is likely to be inserted into the Lakers' starting lineup Monday due to Reaves' absence.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Iffy for Monday
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Reaves (pelvis) is questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves missed his first game of the season Sunday against the Jazz but remains day-to-day. D'Angelo Russell (illness) is expected back for the Lakers and could see a bump in usage if Reaves is forced to miss a second straight contest.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Ruled out Sunday vs. Utah
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Reaves (pelvis) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Utah, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Reaves briefly left Friday's loss to the Thunder due to a left pelvic contusion, and he'll miss his first game of the season Sunday. The sharpshooter's next chance to play will come during the second leg of the back-to-back set Monday against the Timberwolves. Gabe Vincent and Max Christie are candidates for an increased role with Reaves, D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Cam Reddish (illness) all sidelined.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Questionable for Sunday vs. Utah
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Reaves (pelvis) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves briefly left Friday's loss against the Thunder, and he's now iffy to play Sunday due to a left pelvic contusion. Cam Reddish could be reinserted into the Lakers' starting lineup if Reaves is unable to play. Over his last 10 games, Reaves has averaged 15.8 points, 4.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds over 33.1 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Heads to locker room Friday
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Reaves (back) went to the locker room late in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Thunder, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves took a hard fall after being fouled on a drive to the basket. He initially stayed the game but then asked for a substitution and headed back to the locker room. While Reaves is sidelined, D'Angelo Russell and Gabe Vincent should see more playing time off the bench.
Reaves (back) checked back in during the third quarter of Friday's game against the Thunder, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves went back to the locker room after injuring his back late in the second quarter. He didn't initially come out with the team during halftime shootaround, but he eventually returned to the bench and checked back into the game for D'Angelo Russell midway through the third quarter.
