Reaves ended Sunday's 123-103 victory over the Raptors with 27 points (10-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 33 minutes.
Reaves was one of the best Lakers players in this victory, leading the team in scoring and excelling as a playmaker. Firmly entrenched as the Lakers' third option on offense behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James, Reaves is averaging 20.6 points per game since the beginning of November.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Season-high six threes Friday
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Reaves notched 20 points (7-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists and one block in 30 minutes during Friday's 116-106 victory over Philadelphia.
Cam Reddish replaced D'Angelo Russell in the Lakers' starting backcourt, but the result was maybe the best all-around performance of the season for Reaves, including a season high in three-pointers. The fourth-year guard had trouble finding his shot to begin to the season, but he's showing signs of turning things around -- over his last three games, Reaves is shooting 37.9 percent (11-for-29) from long range.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Shooting woes continue
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Reaves accumulated 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 131-114 loss to the Grizzlies.
Reaves has scored 15-plus points in three straight games and in six of his last seven appearances, so he's getting the job done in the scoring column. However, his three-point percentages are extremely low. He's making just 20 percent of his shots from beyond the arc in his last three games, and the Lakers need his floor spacing and outside shooting to be at their best offensively. Fantasy managers shouldn't be overly concerned with Reaves' recent struggles, although those in category-based leagues could get hurt by this slump.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Good to go Wednesday
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Reaves (ankle) has been cleared for Wednesday's game versus Memphis, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves will have to shoulder a larger offensive burden with Anthony Davis (ankle) unavailable Wednesday. Notably, D'Angelo Russell (foot) has been cleared as well, which brings the Lakers' backcourt to full strength.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Probable for Monday
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Reaves (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup versus the Pistons, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves sprained his right ankle during Friday's win over the Raptors, though he was able to re-enter the game after heading back to the locker room. The 26-year-old was able to practice Sunday and will likely play through the minor injury.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Available to return Friday
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Reaves (lower body) is available for the second half of Friday's game versus Toronto, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Reaves went to the locker room late in the first half but has the green light to start the second half. He posted 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four assists, one rebound and one block in 14 first-half minutes.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Goes to locker room in pain
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Reaves went to the locker room during Friday's game against the Raptors due to a lower body injury, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Woike notes that Reaves was in a lot of pain as he limped off the court, but it's unclear if he hurt his ankle or knee. Reaves posted 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four assists, one rebound and one block in 14 first-half minutes. If he's unable to return for the second half, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie and Dalton Knecht would be candidates for increased roles.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Minimal impact in loss
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Reaves racked up seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 134-110 loss to Cleveland.
Reaves recorded a season-low seven points during Wednesday's loss. The 26-year-old guard also recorded more turnovers (four) than assists (three). Even with this poor performance, Reaves is averaging 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.4 minutes on 52.5/44.8/75.0 shooting splits across his first five appearances of the regular season.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Good to go Wednesday
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Reaves (thigh) has been cleared for Wednesday's game versus Cleveland.
Reaves overcomes a left thigh contusion and will suit up Wednesday night. D'Angelo Russell (back) has upgraded from questionable to probable, and his eventual clearance would put the Lakers' backcourt at full strength.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Expected to play Wednesday
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Reaves is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a left thigh contusion, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves is off to a hot start this season, averaging 19.3 points on 54.7 percent shooting from the field and 48.0 percent shooting from three through the first four outings. Despite dealing with a left thigh contusion, the 26-year-old guard should be able to suit up against Cleveland.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 23 in loss to Phoenix
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Reaves notched 23 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Monday's 109-105 loss to the Suns.
Reaves has reached the 20-point mark in two of his four outings this season, and coincidentally, both have come against the Suns. Firmly entrenched as the Lakers' best scoring weapon behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James, Reaves is enjoying a strong start to the campaign with averages of 19.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest while shooting 48 percent from three-point range.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Hits for 26 against Phoenix
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Reaves chipped in 26 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 123-116 victory over the Suns.
The fourth-year guard led the Lakers in threes and tied LeBron James in assists while finishing second on the night to Anthony Davis in scoring. Reaves has seen his numbers improve every year so far in his NBA career, but he could be headed for a true breakout in 2024-25 as defenses focus their attention on the team's two veteran superstars.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Flirts with double-double in opener
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Reaves provided 12 points (6-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 110-103 victory over the Timberwolves.
Reaves showed no ill effects from the ankle injury he sustained last week and played 36 minutes in the win. Reaves was unable to connect on any of his five three-point attempts, but he's bound to improve from deep as the season progresses. During the 2023-24 season, he connected on 36.7 percent of his shots from downtown and averaged 5.1 three-point attempts per game.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Resting Friday
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Reaves will not play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Warriors for rest purposes, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves will rest along with all the other expected Los Angeles starters. He is expected to start at shooting guard when the regular season tips off Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Logs 18 points in preseason win
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Reaves compiled 18 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 preseason win over the Suns.
Reaves was under a minute restriction in Tuesday's exhibition versus Golden State but recorded more usage in Thursday's victory. Reaves' ankle injury was minor, and he's expected to be ready to play in the regular-season opener against Minnesota on Tuesday.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Under minutes restriction Tuesday
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Coach JJ Redick said Reaves (ankle) will start under a minutes restriction during Tuesday's preseason game against Golden State, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves is dealing with ankle soreness that held him out of the Lakers' preseason win over the Bucks on Thursday. However, the 26-year-old will suit up as the club works him back to playing form before Opening Night.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Big night at charity stripe
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Reaves scored 16 points (2-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT) while adding seven assists, five rebounds and three steals in 25 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
While the fourth-year guard struggled to find his shot, Reaves still tied for the team lead in scoring on the night with rookie Dalton Knecht thanks to his success at the free-throw line. Reaves also led the Lakers in assists and steals, a good early sign that he figures to be a key figure for the team at both ends of the court this season. The 26-year-old posted career-best numbers in 2023-24 with 15.9 points, 5.5 assists, 1.9 threes and 0.8 steals over 82 regular-season games, but he may not have found his ceiling yet.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Puts up 22 points in Game 3 loss
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Reaves ended with 22 points (8-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and four steals across 41 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Reaves had two subpar showings in the first two games of the series, and even though he bounced back in Game 3, his efforts were not enough to lift the Lakers to victory. Reaves will aim to replicate these numbers in Game 4 on Saturday, as the Lakers need to win to avoid a first-round exit. Reaves is averaging 14.7 points per game in the series while shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Efficient in regular season finale
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Reaves chipped in 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 124-108 victory over New Orleans.
LeBron James stole the show with a triple-double, and Anthony Davis grabbed headlines after leaving with back and hip spasms in the second half, but Reaves was impressive in his own right as well, hitting the 20-point mark for the 21st time this season. The Lakers will go as far as James and Davis can take them into the playoffs, but Reaves is a legit third option on offense who can leave his mark on both ends of the court if called upon duty.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Delivers balanced line in loss
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Reaves logged 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and six assists over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 134-120 loss to Golden State.
Reaves is mimicking his late-stage success from last season with nightly multi-category contributions. Remarkably, there's very little negative correlation between Reaves and D'Angelo Russell, as both players have been able to post respectable totals independently in recent weeks. Through five games in April, Reaves is averaging 13.2 points, 4.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds.
