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Austin Reaves returns from a calf injury, but the Lakers struggle mightily on defense, giving up 45 points in the third quarter of a 132-108 loss.
Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves opened up about their friendship that has quickly grown through competitiveness.
Los Angeles Lakers teammates Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves have a unique friendship where they routinely make fun of one another in jest, something that's been apparent during numerous interviews.
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to provide an injury update to Austin Reaves after the potential All-Star missed the past three games with a calf strain.
When could Austin Reaves return? The Lakers issued a promising injury update as the guard inches closer to a comeback.
Reaves' rise to stardom has coincided with a strong start to the season for the Lakers, who currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference at 19-8. With Reaves back in the mix, a pair of contests this week against the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets will be much easier.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is set to return from a calf strain against the Phoenix Suns on the road.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been advised by an NBA insider to deal Austin Reaves to the Pelicans for two talented wing players.
Reaves had missed the Lakers’ previous three games. Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion), Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) and Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) remained sidelined Tuesday.
A trade idea has the Lakers moving Austin Reaves for elite 3-and-D wings as analysts question the team’s defense and title chances.
The Lakers’ injury report for Tuesday’s meeting with the Suns painted a clearer picture. Luka will be out for the game while Austin is questionable and Deandre Ayton is off the injury report. Both Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent remain out.
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