Reaves chipped in 25 points (9-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists and two rebounds across 34 minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Bulls.
The fourth-year combo guard made his return to action after missing Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to an ankle injury, finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (34 points). Reaves also scored 20-plus for the 28th time on the season, marking his sixth consecutive contest with at least 20 points. Over his last five outings, the 26-year-old has averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 36.8 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Will play Saturday
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Reaves (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to an ankle injury, Reaves will be back on the floor Saturday. The rising star is averaging career-high numbers in points (19.6), rebounds (4.5), assists (6.0) and steals (1.2) per game, shooting 39.9 percent from the floor and 35.1 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Strong from deep to boost offense
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Reaves amassed 28 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 107-96 victory over the Suns.
Reaves provided a nice lift to Los Angeles in Sunday's contest, stepping up alongside Luka Doncic while LeBron James remains out of the lineup. Reaves connected on a team-high-tying mark from three while finishing two points shy of the 30-point mark in a well-rounded outing. Reaves has tallied at least 28 points in seven contests, connecting on four or more threes in 17 outings this season.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Logs massive double-double in loss
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Reaves chipped in 37 points (13-26 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, 13 assists and four steals over 39 minutes during Friday's 131-126 loss to the Nuggets.
Reaves was brilliant despite the end result, and he helped keep the Lakers competitive amid absences from Luka Doncic (calf), LeBron James (groin) and Rui Hachimura (knee). The Nuggets have been hemlock for Los Angeles in the playoffs for two consecutive years, but the Lakers' ability to keep up without their marquee players is an encouraging sign. Reaves will likely continue be a top-three scoring option for LA down the stretch.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Flirts with triple-double in loss
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Reaves amassed 17 points (3-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 36 minutes during Monday's 111-108 loss to the Nets.
Reaves shot the ball poorly but salvaged a rough shooting night with high-volume production across multiple categories, falling just two rebounds short of a triple-double. With LeBron James (groin) sidelined for at least one week, Reaves is going to be charged with handling the ball a bit more. While this should result in an increase in his assist and scoring numbers, his efficiency could take a slight downturn.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Will play vs. New York
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Reaves has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Knicks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves will return to the floor Thursday after missing the last two games for the Lakers. The 26-year-old guard is having a career year, averaging 19.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 44.7 percent from the floor and 36.2 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Likely to return Thursday vs. NYK
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Reaves (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves has missed the Lakers' last two games due to a right calf strain, but he has progressed in his recovery and appears to have a good chance of returning Thursday. In the 11 games prior to injuring his calf against the Clippers on Feb. 28, Reaves averaged 23.5 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 34.5 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Out against New Orleans
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Reaves (calf) will not play Tuesday against New Orleans.
Reaves was initially listed as questionable, but he'll be sidelined for a second straight game and can be considered day-to-day going forward. In the meantime, Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht are likely to see an uptick in minutes for the Lakers.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Officially ruled out
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Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
As expected, Reaves has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss at least one game after suffering a calf injury during Friday's win over the Clippers. In his absence, Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Shake Milton are candidates for increased roles. Reaves is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Pelicans.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Day-to-day, doubtful for Sunday
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Reaves (calf) is considered day-to-day after an MRI on Saturday, but he's doubtful for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Reaves played only nine minutes during Friday's win over the Clippers before being ruled out due to right calf soreness and will likely be sidelined for Sunday's rematch. In his absence, Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht should see a significant boost in playing time.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't return Friday, will have MRI
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Reaves has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the Clippers due to right calf soreness, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Reaves went to the locker room after playing nine minutes in the first quarter. He's been diagnosed with a right calf injury, and it's severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Friday's contest. He'll finish with six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one block. Gabe Vincent, Jordan Goodwin and Dalton Knecht should see a significant boost in playing time for the rest of Friday's game due to Reaves' injury. Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com, Reaves will undergo an MRI on his right calf Saturday, which puts him in serious jeopardy of missing multiple games, starting with Sunday's rematch against the Clippers.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Drops 23 points in win
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Reaves finished with 23 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 11-12 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 111-102 victory over the Timberwolves.
The 26-year-old guard delivered a full stat line Thursday, finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind LeBron James (33 points). Reaves has racked up 20-plus points in four consecutive outings, and he has scored 20 or more points in 22 of his 52 regular-season appearances. Over his last 10 games, the fourth-year pro has averaged 23.1 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 three-pointers and 1.3 steals in 35.0 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Drops 20 points in win
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Reaves finished Tuesday's 107-99 win over the Mavericks with 20 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 38 minutes.
Although Luka Doncic was in the spotlight as he faced his former team, Reaves didn't fade into the woodwork. The Oklahoma product is finding his way to excellent totals despite Doncic's arrival, and he can take over a game quickly with his deft shooting stroke. He's currently on a great three-game run, averaging 25.0 points, 6.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds over the span.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Pours in 32 points
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Reaves ended Thursday's 110-102 win over Portland with 32 points (9-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), one rebound, seven assists, two blocks and two steals in 40 minutes.
With Luka Doncic (calf) sidelined, Reaves got the start at point guard, and he didn't disappoint. Reaves is projected to work alongside Doncic once he returns, so fantasy managers who depend on Reaves' production shouldn't be worried about his production. The decision to move Rui Hachimura into the off-guard role during Thursday's win might be a greater cause for concern, however.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Ejected Wednesday
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Reaves has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Hornets after being assessed two technical fouls, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Reaves has been ejected from an NBA game for the first time in his career after being issued back-to-back technical fouls. The 26-year-old ends the contest with eight points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes. Reaves should be back in action Thursday against the Trail Blazers, but for now the Lakers will have to lean more on Dalton Knecht and Gabe Vincent.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Double-double in Utah
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Reaves amassed 15 points (4-15 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 131-119 loss to the Jazz.
It was the seventh double-double of the season for Reaves, and his first since Jan. 15. The fourth-year guard maintained a significant distribution role as Luka Doncic plays on a minutes restriction, but Reaves' usage figures to decline once Doncic is up to speed. Over 20 games since the calendar flipped to January, Reaves is averaging 20.1 points, 6.8 assists, 4.6 boards, 2.5 threes and 1.4 steals.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Likely to play Wednesday
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Reaves (elbow) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Reaves has been able to play through a left elbow contusion over the Lakers' last two games, and unless he suffers a setback he should be cleared to suit up Wednesday. Reaves has averaged 27.4 points, 6.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 33.4 minutes per game in February.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Excellent in win over Utah
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Reaves ended with 22 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 132-113 win over Utah.
Reaves had another outstanding performance and was among the highest-scoring players for the Lakers in this comfortable win. He was coming off a 45-point masterpiece in the win over the Pacers on Saturday, and he extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to five, averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game in that stretch.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Erupts for career-high 45
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Reaves closed with 45 points (14-26 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 13-13 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 40 minutes during Saturday's 124-117 victory over the Pacers.
The Lakers came into this one missing both LeBron James (ankle) and Luka Doncic (calf). It didn't matter, as Reaves stepped up with the best scoring effort of his career, including 14 points in the fourth quarter to help fend off a comeback attempt from Indiana. Reaves has scored 20 or more points in four straight games to begin February, averaging 28.8 points, 6.5 assists, 5.3 boards, 2.8 threes and 2.3 steals to begin the month.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Full stat line with poor efficiency
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Reaves recorded 23 points (4-17 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 15-16 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 win over the Warriors.
Reaves struggled mightily from three-point land Thursday, but he was able to supply a full stat line and sink a season-high 15 free throws in 16 attempts to salvage an inefficient shooting night from the floor. Across his last nine contests, the 26-year-old has averaged 19.1 points, 6.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.2 threes in 33.9 minutes. A dip in ball-handling duties could be headed the way of Reaves once Luka Doncic (calf) is cleared to make his Lakers debut, which could translate to an increase in his efficiency as opposing teams focus more on containing Doncic.
