Austin Reaves injury update: Latest on the Lakers guard’s return timeline
Austin Reaves is closing in on a return after a grade 2 oblique strain, with the Lakers listing him as questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets.
His recovery has progressed faster than expected, raising hopes of a late first-round comeback.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles has surged to a 2-0 lead despite missing both Reaves and Luka Doncic, with LeBron James guiding the charge.
As the series moves to Houston, Reaves’ potential return could reshape the matchup, while the Lakers remain focused on finishing the job without complacency.
Lakers' Austin Reaves Nears Return
- Lakers’ Austin Reaves upgraded to ‘questionable’ ahead of Game 3 NY Post —
- Austin Reaves upgraded to questionable for Lakers' Game 3 against Rockets Associated Press —
- Lakers Get Massive Injury Update on Austin Reaves Before Game 3 vs Rockets Newsweek —
- Austin Reaves, Joel Embiid take steps toward playoff returns; Kevin Durant questionable with new injury CBS Sports —
- Luka Doncic injury update: What’s the status of Lakers star’s return timeline ahead of Game 3? Times Of India —