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: Upgraded to probable
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Reaves (groin) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Hornets, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Reaves made it through shootaround without any setbacks, and he was spotted getting extra shots after the fact. With Reaves expected to return from a three-game absence, it's possible the Lakers keep an eye on his minutes as a precaution.
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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: Remains out for Saturday
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Reaves (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves will miss a third straight game due to a groin issue. As a result, the team will continue to turn to Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia, with Bronny James potentially getting more time on the floor.
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: Out again Wednesday
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Reaves (groin) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Despite going through shootaround, Reaves was unable to shake his questionable tag and will miss a second straight game. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Hawks. In the meantime, the Lakers will likely use a committee approach to soak up Reaves' minutes with guys like Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht in the mix.
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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.
Reaves (groin) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
We'll have a better idea on Reaves' status based on his activity level at Wednesday's shootaround, but if he can get back out there, Jake LaRavia would likely return to the second unit. Marcus Smart could also lose some minutes upon Reaves' return.
Reaves won't play in Monday's game against Portland due to right groin soreness, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
After logging 38 minutes in Sunday's 130-120 win over the Heat, Reaves will take a seat for the first time this season. The star guard's next chance to play arrives in Wednesday's showdown against the Spurs. With Luka Doncic (lower leg) also sidelined, the red-hot Jake LaRavia will have an opportunity to handle more usage.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Double-double against Miami
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Reaves racked up 26 points (9-22 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and 11 assists across 38 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 win over the Heat.
The double-double was Reaves' fourth in seven games to begin the season, as the fifth-year guard continues to thrive as the No. 2 option for the Lakers behind Luka Doncic. Reaves has scored more than 20 points in every appearance to begin 2025-26, averaging 31.1 points, 9.3 assists, 5.1 boards, 3.0 threes and 1.4 steals in 37.9 minutes, but his usage might decline a bit once LeBron James (back) is ready to make his season debut, something that's expected to happen later this month.
Reaves supplied 21 points (5-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-9 FT) while adding four rebounds, four assists and a steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.
With Luka Doncic back in the lineup, Reaves fell back into a supporting role and failed to reach 25 points for the first time in six games this season. Reaves will still be a key part of the Lakers' offense, especially while LeBron James (back) remains on the shelf, and the fifth-year guard is averaging 32.0 points, 9.0 assists, 5.3 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.7 steals a contest in the early going.
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