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.

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.

When could Austin Reaves return? The Lakers issued a promising injury update as the guard inches closer to a comeback.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been advised by an NBA insider to deal Austin Reaves to the Pelicans for two talented wing players.

The Los Angeles Lakers received a crucial injury update on Austin Reaves, while Luka Dončić is also being monitored.

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 guard Austin Reaves is set to return from a calf strain against the Phoenix Suns on the road.

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.

After his pre-game warmup, Austin Reaves took the time to interact with the fans, take some photos, and sign some autographs. One young fan had the time of his life after the 27-year-old star guard signed his Luka Doncic jersey, immediately celebrating the unforgettable moment.