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LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
5 days ago
Reaves has been out since suffering a Grade 2 left calf strain during a Christmas Day loss to the Rockets. According to Redick, the Lakers guard has “looked like Austin” in the 3-on-3 sessions, and “stay ready” games (5-on-5) should be happening soon. Marcus Smart will continue to start with Reaves out, but he offered limited streaming value in that role.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
7 days ago
Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets is the first of eight straight away games the Lakers will play. While Redick did not provide an exact date for Reaves’ return, he said that the guard is “progressing well” and should return during the road trip. Marcus Smart has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth streaming consideration in deeper leagues.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves, who returned to action on Tuesday after missing three games with a mild left calf strain, suffered a similar injury during the first half of Thursday’s loss to the Rockets. Unfortunately, he has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain and will miss at least four weeks. Marcus Smart replaced Reaves in the lineup to begin the third quarter and should remain in that role. While the offensive output can be inconsistent, Smart’s defensive ability is much-needed, as the Lakers are among the worst in the NBA in defensive rating.
Source: Shams Charania
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves, who missed three games with a mild left calf strain, played 15 first-half minutes on Thursday before being ruled out at halftime. The Lakers announced that he would miss the remainder of the game with a sore left calf. More will be learned about the severity of the injury on Friday, with Marcus Smart likely returning to the starting lineup if Reaves has to miss time.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves, who returned from a strained left calf on Tuesday, was inserted back into the starting lineup on Thursday. The plan was to continue exercising caution, but the guard was not on the court at the start of the third quarter. Marcus Smart started the period and would remain in that role if Reaves has to miss time.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Dončić and Hachimura are back after missing the Lakers’ most recent game, pushing Nick Smith Jr. and Jake LaRavia to the bench. The other change is Reaves, who starts after coming off the bench in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns. While he does not have a specific minutes limit, the Lakers will exercise some caution with his workload. Marcus Smart will come off the bench, eliminating his already-low fantasy value.
Source: Edwin Garcia
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves was back on the court after missing three games with a calf injury, and his minutes were restricted. For that reason, the Lakers guard came off the bench in Phoenix. Reaves shot the ball well, but it wasn’t enough to keep his team from getting blown out. The Lakers host the Rockets on Christmas Day, and a continuation of his minutes limit may result in Reaves coming off the bench again.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves will return from a three-game absence, and he should be expected to handle a hefty workload with Luka Doncic (leg) out of action.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves has missed the Lakers’ last three games with a strained calf, but he may return to action on Tuesday. If he can play, Reaves would essentially fill the void left by Luka Dončić, who is out with a leg contusion. If Reaves cannot play, Dalton Knecht would figure more prominently in the rotation, potentially as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
Reaves has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in one week. His absence significantly affects fantasy basketball and the Lakers’ rotation, creating an opening in the team’s starting lineup. Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent are candidates to fill the void, with the former being the more likely choice due to what he brings to the table defensively. Reaves’ absence also means increased usage for Luka Dončić and LeBron James.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
With both LeBron James (sciatica) and Luka Dončić (personal) sidelined, Reaves was the star of the show. That also meant he was the focal point for the Celtics defense to key in on. He started slow, but he was able to finish with a strong, efficient scoring night. Reaves has reached a new level this season, and it has led to a ton of monster performances like this one. He’ll look to stay hot against the 76ers on Sunday, even if LeBron and Luka are back.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
With Luka Dončić (personal) away from the team and LeBron James struggling with his shot, the Lakers once again looked to Reaves to lead the way offensively. As has been the case many times this season, he answered the call in Toronto. Having scored at least 30 points in four of his last five appearances, Reaves surpassed 40 for the third time this season. He continues to provide first-round fantasy value and has shown no signs of slowing down. For that reason, the “sell-high” window for Reaves should be closed, if it wasn’t already.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
Reaves finished with fewer than 20 points on Monday for just the second time this season. He was efficient both inside and outside the arc, but low volume kept his production down. He also committed five turnovers in his 33 minutes of game action, which was more than the handful of assists he produced. The Suns held several key Lakers in check and ended Los Angeles’ seven-game winning streak. Reaves will have a chance to bounce back on Thursday against the Raptors.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
Reaves and Luka Dončić combined to score 67 points on Sunday, and they also shot 23-of-26 from the foul line. Reaves has scored 30 points or more in three straight outings, his most consistent run of the season to date. The lone concern in the short term is the Lakers’ schedule, as they play the second game of a back-to-back on Monday and will have another one later in Week 7. Reaves did play both games of the team’s most recent back-to-back, so there may not be a reason for fantasy managers to worry.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
2 months ago
The tandem of Reaves and Luka Dončić took over on Friday, as they combined to score 73 points on 22-of-33 shooting from the field. The former has scored at least 30 points in five games this season, halfway to his total for the entire 2024-25 campaign. Also, Reaves’ 38 points were the most he’s scored in a game since October 27, when he dropped 41 against the Trail Blazers.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
2 months ago
For anyone concerned that Reaves’ production could take a significant hit in the aftermath of LeBron James’ return from injury, these three games should alleviate those concerns. Reaves has scored at least 30 points in four games, and he’s tallied 26, 22 and 31 in the three games that the Lakers’ “big three” have been available for. The lone concern in the short term may be the schedule, as the Lakers have a Sunday/Monday back-to-back on the horizon.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves recorded his fifth double-double of the season and first since November 2, which was the final game he played before missing three due to a groin injury. The Lakers guard has not experienced any issues with the groin since returning, averaging nearly 35 minutes per game. However, with Luka Dončić and LeBron James back in the lineup, there is the potential for Reaves’ fantasy value to be impacted more by turnovers than it was when those two were out. He’s ranked just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, and just inside the top-75 in nine-cat during that stretch.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
2 months ago
Any concerns about the return of LeBron James limiting Reaves can be put to rest. His production may look different, but he’s going to continue to be featured heavily on offense. LeBron had 12 assists and and Luka Dončić had 10, and while it has only been one game, it seems like Reaves is going to take a hit in assists. However, he’s still going to see plenty of shot attempts, and he likely won’t continue to only have on assist.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves has topped 20 points in three of four games since returning from a three-game absence earlier this month due to a groin injury. The 27-year-old guard has looked like an excellent complementary scorer and playmaking facilitator this season with LeBron James (sciatica) sidelined, averaging 28.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.4 steals through 11 games.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves got off to a blazing hot start to open the year, but after missing three games with a groin injury, he cooled off. However, he got back to being a dominant offensive force in this one. Reaves shot at least 50 percent from the floor in each of his first four games and followed that up by shooting below 50 percent five straight games entering this one. Lakers coach JJ Redick said he expects Reaves to be available against the Bucks on Saturday, but considering the groin injury, it’s worth checking back here for updates.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Wednesday’s game may go down as Reaves’ worst of the season by the time we hit April. Like Luka Dončić, finding spaces in which to operate proved challenging, with Reaves failing to make a three-pointer for the first time this season. This was also the first time he failed to score at least 20 points; that’s how well Reaves was playing before a groin injury sidelined him for three games last week. With the Lakers visiting the Pelicans on Friday, he’s a safe bet to bounce back given how much New Orleans has struggled thus far.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Back in the Lakers’ lineup after missing three games with a groin injury, Reaves only played 29 minutes. While he didn’t have a great night from deep, making just two of his 10 three-point attempts, the overall production was fine for a player whose minutes were somewhat restricted. Reaves and the Lakers have three more games on the schedule before the end of their road trip, starting with the Thunder on Wednesday. The concern for fantasy managers is the Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Pelicans and Bucks.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Reaves is back in the lineup after a three-game absence due to a groin injury. His return means Jake LaRavia heads back to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a slight hit. However, LaRavia is worth holding onto until LeBron James returns, especially in deep leagues. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Considered probable following the pregame shootaround on Monday afternoon, Reaves is officially available to play after a three-game absence. His return will most likely push Jake LaRavia to the bench. LaRavia is worth holding onto since LeBron James remains out of the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Reaves has been sidelined for the Lakers’ last three games, so it’s unclear if he’ll face a minutes restriction in his return to action. Jake LaRavia is the player who will be most impacted by Reaves’ availability, but the former has played far too well to see his minutes plummet. LaRavia is worth a hold until his numbers fall off.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Reaves is managing a mild strain of his right groin and has missed the last three games. His status impacts Jake LaRavia the most, as he’ll remain in the starting lineup until Reaves is available to play. Fantasy managers who are streaming LaRavia should hold onto him until it’s clear that Reaves can play.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Reaves doesn’t have much pain, and the expectation is that he’ll return during this five-game road trip. Reaves has already been ruled out against the Hawks on Saturday, so his next chance to play will be in Charlotte on Monday. Jake LaRavia will continue to start for now.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Reaves will miss a third straight game with a strained right groin. His absence means Jake LaRavia will remain in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues due to the Lakers also being without LeBron James.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Despite fully participating in shootaround, Reaves will miss a second straight game. Jake LaRavia should remain in the starting unit for another game after contributing 11 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals against Portland on Monday.
Source: Tim Bontemps
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
3 months ago
Reaves is still questionable, but participating in shootaround is a positive sign for his potential availability. He sat out on Monday after playing 38 minutes on Sunday, which allowed Jake LaRavia to start in his place. LaRavia will return to a reserve role if Reaves is back.
Source: Khobi Price