Austin Reaves News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

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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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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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

Austin Reaves' rise to stardom fueled by two Lakers vets Rajon Rondo and LeBron James were both instrumental in helping the Lakers star grow.

FEBRUARY 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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

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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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FEBRUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Jake Fischer makes Lakers stance on Austin Reaves clear after trade deadline Austin Reaves's future with the Los Angeles Lakers has been shrouded in doubt by some analysts, but don't count NBA insider Jake Fischer amo...

FEBRUARY 10 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Posts 16 points from bench Reaves supplied 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 119-110 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Reaves was limited to 29 minutes from the bench, but he still was able to make a noticeable impact in the contest. Recaves should be set to rejoin the starting lineup following the All-Star break, but the team will ease him back slowly to avoid aggravation of his calf injury.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Williams returns from injury, leads Thunder past Lakers 119-110 with SGA, Luka sidelined

The Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their two-game skid with a 119-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Lakers predicted to pursue $5M pure scorer to help Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, waive first-rounder | Sporting News The Lakers can somehow make this move work.

FEBRUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returning to form Reaves finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 victory over the Warrio...

Impact Reaves came off the bench again for LA, but that did not prevent him from having a very solid game. The Lakers guard followed up a 35-point performance with 16 points, eight assists and five boards. It was also his second time recording two steals in the three games he's played since returning from a calf strain. The lakers next game is the first of a back-to-back, which may call for his current minutes restriction to stay in place.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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