Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left calf strain, but he's progressing in his recovery and is seemingly nearing a return to action after initially being listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Knicks. Until Reaves is cleared to play, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent will likely continue to see increased minutes.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Questionable for Friday
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Reaves is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards with a left calf strain, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The questionable tag is an encouraging sign, giving Reaves a chance to suit up for the first time since Dec. 25. If the star guard is finally ready to return to action, Marcus Smart's fantasy value could take a considerable hit. Fewer minutes would be open to Jarred Vanderbilt as well.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't play Wednesday
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Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Reaves has been cleared for full-contact work at practice and is expected to return during the Lakers' current road trip. However, he'll remain sidelined Wednesday. With the 27-year-old guard unavailable, Gabe Vincent, Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart are candidates for increased playing time. Reaves' next opportunity to return will come Friday against the Wizards.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't return Monday
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Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Reaves has progressed enough in his recovery from a left calf strain to engage in full-contact work in practice. He's not quite ready to return to the Lakers' lineup, and his next opportunity to do so is Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Goes through full-contact work
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Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that Reaves took part in a scrimmage Saturday and that Reaves should be able to return "sooner than later," Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Redick said he wants Reaves to get through at least one more full-contact practice before he's cleared, but the fifth-year guard looks as though he'll be back in action at some point during the Lakers' ongoing road trip. Reaves' next chance to play will come Monday in Chicago.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't play Saturday
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Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Reaves will miss his 15th straight game while recovering from a left calf strain. Prior to the injury, the guard was averaging 26.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23 appearances, and while he won't return Saturday, there's optimism that the 27-year-old could be back during the Lakers' current road trip, with Monday against the Bulls representing his next chance to take the floor. In the meantime, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia should continue to see expanded roles.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Ruled out Thursday
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Reaves (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves is getting closer to a return, as head coach JJ Redick previously noted that Reaves would be back before the Lakers' road trip ended Feb. 3. However, the standout wing won't be making his return to the hardwood Thursday night. His absence has opened up more opportunities for Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart. Reaves' next chance to play will come Saturday at Dallas.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Diagnosed with calf strain
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Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Reaves exited Thursday's loss to the Rockets with the calf injury, and the diagnosis confirmed the star guard will be sidelined for an extended period. The loss of Reaves means Marcus Smart, Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith and potentially Bronny James could be in line for more minutes in the Lakers' backcourt. Reaves is averaging a career-high 26.2 points per game, so his absence will be a huge blow for the Lakers, as they'll have to rely even more on Luka Doncic and LeBron James to carry the team offensively.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Hits for 17 in return
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Reaves recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 132-108 loss to Phoenix.
Returning from a three-game absence due to a calf strain, Reaves was eased in as part of the second unit and was the only bench player for the Lakers to score in double digits. The fifth-year guard has scored 10-plus points in all 22 of his appearances this season, averaging 27.3 points, 6.5 assists, 5.4 boards, 2.7 threes and 1.0 steals in 36.2 minutes.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Will play Tuesday
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Reaves (calf) will play in Tuesday's game against the Suns, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Reaves is ready to end a three-game absence with a left calf strain. Given that he missed just over a week of action, the star guard may face any significant restrictions Tuesday. Reaves has averaged 26.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 36.5 minutes per contest over his last 14 games.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't play Saturday
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Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Reaves is still working through a Grade 1 left calf strain, and Saturday will mark the third straight game he'll miss due to his injury. Marcus Smart will likely remain in the Lakers' starting lineup for as long as Reaves is sidelined. Reaves' next opportunity to return is Tuesday against the Suns.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: To be re-evaluated in one week
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Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports Friday.
It's unclear when Reaves picked up the calf injury, though he'll miss at least the next week because of it. With the 27-year-old guard sidelined, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and Gabe Vincent are likely to see increased playing time, while Nick Smith and Bronny James are candidates to enter the rotation. Reaves has appeared in 21 regular-season games thus far, averaging career highs in points (27.8), assists (6.7) and rebounds (5.6) across 36.9 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Full stat line in loss
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Reaves registered 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 132-119 loss to San Antonio.
Reaves has slowed down offensively, scoring just 26 combined points while shooting 9-for-32 from the field in his last two games after dropping a combined 80 points against the Raptors and Celtics in the two games prior. While the downward trend in usage can be attributed to the respective returns of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, Reaves has to improve his efficiency from the field if the team wants to succeed.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Overcomes slow start in loss
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Reaves finished Friday's 126-105 loss to the Celtics with 36 points (9-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 15-17 FT), eight assists and three rebounds over 33 minutes.
Reaves was the No. 1 option for the Lakers on Friday due to the absences of LeBron James (sciatica/foot) and Luka Doncic (personal). Reaves struggled out of the gate with an 0-for-5 first quarter, no doubt feeling the fatigue from Thursday's win over the Raptors, when he dropped 44 points in 41 minutes. Reaves bounced back and poured in 24 second-half points while doing most of his damage from the charity stripe, but the Lakers' halftime deficit was too big to overcome. The rising star has scored at least 33 points in five of his last six games, and over that span he has averaged 33.0 points on 61.9 percent shooting, 5.8 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 threes and 0.7 steals over 37.2 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Cools off slightly
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Reaves chipped in 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Monday's 125-108 loss to the Suns.
Reaves finished with his second-lowest scoring total of the year, ending a streak of three consecutive games with 30 or more points. His rebound and assist totals were also below his season averages, as the Lakers were lackluster overall on the second night of a back-to-back. He'll have a few days of rest before the team's next game Thursday in Toronto.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Hits for 33 points in win
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Reaves registered 33 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 win over New Orleans.
Reaves and Luka Doncic scored 67 of the team's 133 points in the win, extending the recent homestand to 3-0. Reaves has been on fire over the three-game home stint, averaging 34.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals. He also shot an eye-popping 69.6 percent from the floor over the span.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Pours in 31 against Clippers
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Reaves recorded 31 points (11-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 135-118 win over the Clippers.
The fifth-year guard just missed recording his second straight double-double and sixth of the season, producing at least 25 points for the 10th time in 14 games on the campaign. In seven contests since returning from a groin strain, Reaves is averaging 24.6 points, 6.3 boards, 4.7 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.4 steals while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Goes off for 31 points in win
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Reaves closed with 31 points (9-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 11-13 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 118-104 victory over the Pelicans.
Even though Luka Doncic had an impressive stat line and finished just three rebounds shy of a triple-double, it was Reaves who led the Lakers in scoring in this win. Reaves has been outstanding this season and is among the league's top scorers while filling the scoring void left by the absence of LeBron James (back). Reaves has been on a tear of late as well, as this was his seventh game (out of 10 appearances) with at least 25 points in 2025-26.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Well-rounded effort in return
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Reaves (groin) delivered 24 points (7-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 8-11 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes in the Lakers' 121-111 win over the Hornets on Monday.
Reaves was cleared to return Monday from a three-game absence due to a groin strain. He didn't score with much efficiency, but he got to the charity stripe for a game-high 11 free-throw attempts, led the Lakers in rebounds and finished second in scoring behind Luka Doncic (38 points). The Lakers capped Reaves at under 30 minutes in his return, but he could see a slight uptick in playing time during the team's next game Wednesday at Oklahoma City.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Will play Monday
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Reaves (groin) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Reaves will return to action after missing three games due to a groin injury. The Oklahoma product was off to a stellar start before the setback, averaging 31.1 points, 9.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 37.9 minutes per contest across seven appearances. Barring any limitations, he should resume his role as a focal point of the Lakers' offense alongside Luka Doncic.
