Is Austin Reeves coming back tonight? Lakers vs. Bulls injury report
Los Angeles The Lakers had a rollercoaster season so far, but still managed to stay in the top six in the Western Conference through it all. Luka Doncic and LeBron James have worn them in recent weeks, and they’re still waiting Austin Reaves to return to action as he is still recovering from a sprained left calf.
Coach JJ Redick noted that Reaves will return sometime during the Lakers’ current road trip, and it could be soon. With the Lakers playing against the Chicago Bulls, there is a chance he could return.
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Austin Reaves Injury Status vs. Bulls
It’s Reaves listed as out against the Bulls, and it looks like he needs some time before he can get on the court. There is no doubt that he gives an extra boost to the attack, and Doncic recently spoke about his absence.
“Of course, (I miss him). He’s an amazing player. He helps us in so many ways. Playing with him, it’s fun,” Doncic said, via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet. “He’ll be good for us, especially when we have an eight-game road trip.”
Before Reaves went down with injury, he was averaging a career-high 26.6 points per game, and was the team’s instant offense. When Doncic and James were out with injuries, he was the one who stepped up and put the team on their backs. With everyone back healthy, he won’t have to do that when he returns, but it’s good to have another consistent option on the field.
Offense doesn’t appear to be the biggest problem for the Lakers this season, but the defensive side of the ball is where they’ve struggled. If they can fix that, they can continue to string together some wins.
2026-01-26 14:39:00
