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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Returns to Friday's game
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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.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 19 points Saturday
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Reaves amassed 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 127-102 loss to the Nuggets.
Reaves was the leading scorer for the Lakers in this 25-point loss, and he delivered a strong bounce-back performance after notching just nine points in the loss to the Magic on Friday. Reaves is firmly entrenched as the Lakers' third scoring weapon behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James, but his numbers have been trending in the wrong direction of late. He's gone six straight games without reaching the 20-point mark, averaging 15.3 points per contest and shooting just 36.2 percent from three-point range in that span.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Shooting woes in loss Thursday
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Reaves accumulated nine points (3-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 119-118 loss to the Magic.
Reaves posted his second-lowest scoring mark of the season while failing to hit double-digit points for the first time since Oct. 30 against the Cavaliers. The 26-year-old guard has struggled with efficiency over his last five outings, during which he has averaged 14.6 points and 5.4 assists while shooting only 34.3 percent from the field across 35.0 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Goes for 27 points Sunday
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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: 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.
