Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scorches Raptors for 44 points
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Reaves tallied 44 points (13-21 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 13-15 FT), five rebounds and 10 assists in 41 minutes during Thursday's 123-120 victory over Toronto.
Reaves propelled the Lakers to victory by putting together an elite shooting performance. He was dialed in from downtown, connecting for three or more triples for a fourth straight game. This was a nice bounce-back showing out of the Oklahoma product, who was held to 16 points Monday against the Suns. Outside of Monday's dud, Reaves has had his way as a scorer of late, averaging 32.4 points over his last five appearances.
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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 38 points Friday
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Reaves had 38 points (12-15 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 41 minutes during Friday's 129-119 victory over the Mavericks.
Reaves torched the nets against Dallas, delivering his fifth 30-plus-point performance through 15 regular-season games. He also tied the team-high mark in rebounds and has chipped in at least eight boards in three straight games. The rising star has scored 22 or more points in six consecutive contests, averaging 28.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game over that stretch. In those six games, he has also shot 59.8 percent from the field and 43.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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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: Double-double in SLC
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Reaves posted 22 points (7-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 108-106 win over the Jazz.
The double-double was his fifth of the season and second involving rebounds instead of assists. Reaves has scored more than 20 points in five of six starts since returning from a three-game absence due to a groin strain, averaging 23.5 points, 5.8 boards, 5.0 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch despite shooting just 26.2 percent from long distance. The return of LeBron James has not significantly impacted Reaves' usage.
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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.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Questionable for Monday
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Reaves (groin) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves has already missed three consecutive games due to a right groin strain, and his status remains uncertain for Monday's matchup. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have stepped up in Reaves' absence and will likely continue to shoulder a heavier load if he is unable to play.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't play Wednesday
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Reaves (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves is dealing with a groin injury, which will result in him missing a second straight game. The team will likely turn to Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht to help shoulder the load in the backcourt. The next opportunity for Reaves to return will be Saturday against the Hawks.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Goes through shootaround
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Reaves (groin) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
Reaves remains questionable to suit up against the Spurs after missing Monday's game against the Trail Blazers. He seems to be trending in the right direction, however. The guard holds averages of 31.1 points, 9.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 3.0 three-pointers through seven regular-season contests.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Expected to play Friday
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Reaves is probable for Friday's game against Minnesota due to ankle discomfort, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves was a modified participant in Thursday's practice, but he's likely to play Friday. The star guard closed Tuesday's 119-109 loss to the Warriors with 26 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 36 minutes, and Reaves should have more playmaking duties on his plate while LeBron James is sidelined due to a nerve issue.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Ready to play Friday
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Reaves (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Reaves will get his final tune-up before the regular season Friday. The star guard could work into the second half against Sacramento, as the Lakers will be treating this as a dress rehearsal.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 25 in preseason loss
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Reaves totaled 25 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 31 minutes in Tuesday's 113-104 preseason loss to the Suns.
Reaves and Luka Doncic powered the offense Tuesday, each scoring 25 points on efficient shooting. Coming off a breakout 2024-25 campaign where he averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 73 regular-season games, the Oklahoma product will look to sustain that level of play as the Lakers aim to contend this season.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Good to go Sunday
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Reaves (undisclosed) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Reaves didn't play in Los Angeles' last preseason game, Oct. 5, for undisclosed reasons, though it was likely just a maintenance day for the veteran. Including Sunday's game, the Lakers will have four more exhibitions ahead of Opening Night.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Out Sunday
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Reaves will not play during Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors for undisclosed reasons, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Reaves had a strong outing Friday, scoring 20 points and adding three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes. He will be held out of Sunday's game for undisclosed reasons, with his next chance to suit up next Sunday against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Struggles in Game 5 defeat
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Reaves accumulated 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-10 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 103-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Reaves played a muted role in Wednesday's loss, once again experiencing shooting woes as the Lakers fell 4-1 to the Timberwolves. The 26-year-old guard struggled with efficiency during the Lakers' first-round series, averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from downtown across 39.4 minutes per game. The rising star had a career-best season in the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 three-pointers and 1.1 steals across 34.9 minutes per contest in 73 regular-season games. Reaves is entering the penultimate season of his four-year pact, though he holds a player option for the 2026-27 campaign.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Notches 17 points in loss
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Reaves had 17 points (6-14 FG, 5-12 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 loss to Minnesota in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Despite a solid stat line, Reaves had a difficult fourth quarter, hitting 2-of-7 from the field in that frame -- he also missed a potential game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation. With the Lakers down 3-1, the series will shift back to Minnesota for Game 5 on Wednesday.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Struggles from deep in win
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Reaves provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 43 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 win over Minnesota in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Reaves hasn't had the best series throughout two games, with the rising star especially struggling from beyond the arc, going a combined 3-for-14. The 26-year-old guard will have another shot to get back on track Friday, with the series now shifting to Minnesota for the next two games.
