Austin Reaves questionable to return against Knicks
Los Angeles The Lakers were hoping that Austin Reaves would return at some point during the team’s eight-game road trip, which continues against the New York Knicks. Six games into the Lakers’ longest road trip of the season, Reaves has yet to play as he continues to recover from a strained left calf. However, that could change ahead of Sunday’s match at Madison Square Garden.
It’s Reaves listed as suspicious ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Knicks, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
“The Lakers list Austin Reaves (calf) as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Knicks,” Siegel reported. “Luka Doncic and LeBron James are NOT on the injury report.”
With Luka Doncic and LeBron James confirmed, the Lakers will be hoping to get a third update on the injury report regarding Reaves’ questionable status before they face the Knicks. Los Angeles bounced back from a 129-99 loss to the Cleveland Cavs by beating the Washington Wizards 141-111 on Friday.
An encouraging update from Austin Reaves for the Lakers
The Lakers guard Austin Reaves update ahead of Wizards matchup bodes well for his chance to bounce back against the Knicks. In a big game on the road, it would be a great game for Reaves to return alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
He is averaging a career-high 26.6 points on 50.7% shooting, including 36.5% from deep, 6.3 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game this season. Reaves is in a contract year and will draw significant attention as a top free agent in the offseason.
He missed 18 consecutive games due to injury.
2026-01-31 23:03:00
