Austin Reaves News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

"Everybody is entitled to their own opinion" – Austin Reaves fires back at Charles Barkley's criticism of the Lakers Reaves had a blunt reaction to Barkley’s opinion about the Lakers.

7 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Hits for 29 points with first unit Reaves ended with 29 points (9-15 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 125-122 win over the Clippers.

Impact Reaves was a welcome addition to the starting lineup after a minute restriction relegated him to backup duties for five games before the All-Star break. Revaes showed no ill effects from the calf injury that limited him, joining Doncic to contribute 67 of the team's 125 points. Reaves was averaging a stellar 26.6 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.2 rebounds before his extended absence, and the Lakers hope his return to health will yield similar results.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Luka Doncic scores 38 and the Lakers hold off the Clippers 125-122 to split LA rivals' season series

Luka Doncic had 38 points and 11 assists, Austin Reaves added 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers down the stretch for a 125-122 victory

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Back in starting lineup Reaves will start against the Clippers on Friday, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reaves has played in five of the Lakers' last six outings following a 19-game absence due to a strained right calf, and he'll finally be inserted back into the starting five Friday. It's unclear whether the 27-year-old guard will remain on a minutes restriction, though he has logged at least 28 in each of his last two outings.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

JJ Redick reveals second-half thoughts as Lakers' health improves | Sporting News Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves are all expected to play Friday.

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1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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1 DAY AGO • NBA.COM

Luka Doncic expects to return, Reaves off minutes restriction when Lakers come back from break

The Los Angeles Lakers expect to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory when they return from the All-Star break

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3 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

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FEBRUARY 14 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Pops for 18 in return Reaves recorded 18 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds and six assists in 28 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 124-104 win over Dallas.

Impact After sitting out the second game of a back-to-back Tuesday, Reaves was back in action Thursday and led the Lakers second unit in scoring -- the rest of the team's bench managed just 21 points combined. In five games since returning from a calf injury in early February, Reaves is averaging 20.0 points, 4.8 assists, 4.2 boards, 1.6 threes and 1.0 steals in 25.4 minutes, and he could be ready to rejoin the starting five on the other side of the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

LeBron James becomes oldest player with triple-double in Lakers' 124-104 win over Mavericks

LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history with a triple-double when he put up 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the D...

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Remaining on minutes limit Reaves will play between 25-to-30 minutes Thursday night against the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reaves logged 29 minutes in his previous appearance Monday against the Thunder before sitting out of the second half of a back-to-back Tuesday. The Lakers are still monitoring the guard's minutes closely after returning from a calf injury, but he's continuing to inch closer toward a full workload.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

"Austin Reaves to replace Luka Doncic next" - Fans Baffled After De'Aaron Fox Replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo for 2026 NBA All-Star Game The San Antonio Spurs have two All-Stars who will play in LA on Sunday. The NBA announced De'Aaron Fox as the replacement for the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo.

FEBRUARY 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama always wants to win, and that applies to All-Star Game as well

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FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Off injury report for Thursday Reaves (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Reaves sat out Tuesday's loss to San Antonio -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to injury management. However, he's set to return to action Thursday. Over four February appearances following a 19-game absence due to a calf strain, Reaves has averaged 20.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.8 minutes per game off the bench. It's unclear if he'll remain on a minutes restriction Thursday, though he logged 29 his last time out.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron, Luka, Reaves all DNP in Lakers loss to Spurs, Are they too unreliable for a run? | The Herd

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

How Olympics allowed Lakers to load manage injuries for LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart | Sporting News This is quite the coincidence in timing.

FEBRUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs due to left foot arthritis

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Is Austin Reaves playing tonight vs. Spurs? Final status for Lakers star | Sporting News Michael Kaskey-Blomain

FEBRUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Tuesday Reaves (left calf injury management) is out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Reaves will miss the tail end of a back-to-back set for rest purposes. In addition to Reaves, Luka Doncic (hamstring), LeBron James (foot) and Marcus Smart (ankle) are out Tuesday, meaning Luke Kennard, Kobe Bufkin, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht should see plenty of action. Reaves should be back in action Thursday against Dallas.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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