FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
AUSTIN REAVES #15 - SHOOTING GUARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
17.2 PPG •
3.7 RPG •
5.0 APG
17.2 PPG
3.7 RPG
5.0 APG
Austin Reaves 'feels great' and may return Tuesday vs. Thunder The Lakers may get an additional reinforcement back when they return home on Tuesday to host the Thunder.
Lakers Injury News: Austin Reaves Status Upgraded for Tuesday's Game He’s finally nearing a return.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Will probably return Tuesday Reaves (hamstring) said he "feels great" and will be probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Reaves hasn't played since Jan. 4 due to a left hamstring strain, but it looks like his string of absences will come to a close Tuesday. The Lakers added Rui Hachimura since Reaves last played, plus Los Angeles will be at full strength, but the Oklahoma product is still expected to carve out a bench role moving forward. Across 36 appearances (12 starts) this season, Reaves is averaging 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.9 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Nearing Return Lakers guard is close to return to the lineup next week
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Will remain out Saturday Reaves (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact There was optimism that Reaves would be able to return from a month-long absence Saturday, but he'll ultimately be sidelined for at least one more contest due to a left hamstring strain. Head coach Darvin Ham said Thursday that the second-year pro is in the final stage of his recovery process, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Reaves without an injury designation for Tuesday's matchup against the Thunder.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Saturday Reaves (hamstring), who is out Thursday against the Pacers, could return Saturday against the Pelicans, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coach Darvin Ham noted that Reaves has one more hurdle to clear before being ready for game action. Once available, the defensive-minded wing will presumably be eased back into action. He's periodically started and has averaged 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.9 minutes this season.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Reaves (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Reaves is slated to be re-evaluated Thursday, but he'll be sidelined for at least one more game due to his hamstring issue. A better idea of his status will likely be revealed once he's re-evaluated by the team's medical staff.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Reassessment Timeline Pushed Back Second-year guard will re-evaluated next week
JANUARY 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Reassessment Timeline Pushed Back Second-year guard will re-evaluated next week
JANUARY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Re-evaluation coming Thursday Reaves (hamstring will be re-evaluated Thursday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Reaves will thus miss at least the next three contests, and potentially more, as he continues to recover from a hamstring strain. Reaves hasn't appeared in a contest since Jan. 4, leaving the Lakers shorthanded in the backcourt in the meantime. Max Christie and Troy Brown are candidates to continue picking up the slack in his absence, though the impending return of Lonnie Walker (knee) should also serve to shore up the defensive ranks). Thursday against the Pacers looks like Reaves' next opportunity to retake the floor.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Lonnie Walker, Austin Reaves To Be Reassessed Ahead Of Road Trip LA’s two best wings have been out since December.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Still out Reaves (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Boston, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Reaves went through a full-speed non-contact workout Tuesday and appears to be progressing well, but he'll remain sidelined for at least one more contest while rehabbing a left hamstring strain. The second-year guard's next chance to return will come Monday in Brooklyn.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Provides Update On His Recovery From Hamstring Injury LA sure could use his defense.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Provides Update On His Recovery From Hamstring Injury LA sure could use his defense.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Austin Reaves Provides Update On His Recovery From Hamstring Injury LA sure could use his defense.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • SI.COM
Closing in on return Reaves (hamstring) went through a full-speed non-contact workout Tuesday and is expected to undergo strength testing Wednesday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact This is all positive news for Reaves, who hasn't taken the court since Jan. 4 due to a left hamstring strain. The team noted Friday that the guard would be re-evaluated in a week, and if all goes well, he could gain clearance to play either Saturday against Boston or by early next week.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Reaves 'feeling good' about his injury recovery and the surging Lakers The Lakers' swingman told fans he'll be back "soon," then chatted with The Athletic about his level of optimism with the state of the team.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Out at least another week Reaves (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in a week, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Reaves has been sidelined for two weeks due to a hamstring injury and will remain out for at least one more. Lonnie Walker (knee) may return soon, but Kendrick Nunn, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Max Christie are candidates for increased roles until Reaves and Walker are both available again.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: John Hollinger Considers Austin Reaves Among Best Of His Draft Class The Athletic puts Lakers undrafted guard as among best in 2021 draft class
JANUARY 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Lakers News: John Hollinger Considers Austin Reaves Among Best Of His Draft Class The Athletic puts Lakers undrafted guard as among best in 2021 draft class
JANUARY 13, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Add Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker IV to the hard-luck Lakers' injury list The Lakers signed Sterling Brown to a 10-day contract. The 6-foot-5 wing has played for Milwaukee, Houston and Dallas over five seasons.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Injuries will sideline Lakers guards Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker IV indefinitely Injuries will sideline Lakers guards Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker IV indefinitely while Troy Brown Jr. is out Friday night vs. the Atlant...
JANUARY 6, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
Out for two-plus weeks Reaves (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Reaves has been one of the healthiest members of the Lakers' rotation, missing just two games up to this point. With Lonnie Walker (knee) also out for two weeks, Los Angeles' wing rotation is suddenly a skeleton crew. Rumors indicate the Lakers are looking to add Sterling Brown to a 10-day deal to shore up depth. Kendrick Nunn, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Max Christie are candidates to see expanded roles.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Contract guaranteed for season Reaves (hamstring), who is out Friday against Atlanta, had his contract guaranteed for the rest of the season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Reaves has primarily come off the bench this season but has entered the starting lineup in 12 of his 36 appearances. He's averaging 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.9 minutes per game, and it's unsurprising to see the Lakers guarantee his contract for the rest of the season. Whether he'll be available Saturday against the Kings remains to be seen.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Friday Reaves will not play in Friday's matchup with the Hawks due to a left hamstring strain, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's unclear when Reaves suffered the injury as he started and played 32 minutes Wednesday, but his absence could be precautionary with Friday's tilt being the first leg of a back-to-back set. Regardless, Kendrick Nunn and Troy Brown (quad) should see more action Friday.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
