JJ Redick provides updates on the injuries to star duo Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
Redick said X-rays were negative and Reaves will be re-evaluated after a heel bruise forced him out in the third quarter.
- On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves exited the game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a left heel injury. The Lakers secured a 123-112 victory at Fiserv Forum, extending their winning streak to seven games.
- Reaves appeared to hurt his heel after landing awkwardly on a transition dunk attempt during the third quarter. He played three more minutes before signaling to the bench and heading to the locker room.
- Head coach JJ Redick confirmed Friday that Reaves is day-to-day with a bruised heel, noting that initial X-rays were negative. The team opted against further imaging after his physical evaluation, officially ruling out any Achilles tendon concerns.
- Fellow star Luka Doncic is fine after twisting his ankle, while guard Collin Sexton is day-to-day with a forehead injury requiring stitches. Both players, along with Reaves, faced scares during the challenging three-game road trip.
- The 11-2 Lakers will finish their four-game road trip Sunday against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Los Angeles continues to lead the Western Conference standings while managing these backcourt health updates.
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"He Has a Bruise": JJ Redick Reveals Austin Reaves Injury Update After Lakers Star's Achilles Scare
The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 123-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, but the night came with a worrying cost. Three of their guards, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Collin Sexton, suffered injuries in the second half. AR’s situation appeared the most concerning, as he limped to the […]
Lakers' Austin Reaves day to day with bruised heel. Luka Doncic's ankle is OK
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has a bruised heel that's thought to be a minor injury, and NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic is fine after rolling his ankle in Los Angeles' most recent game.
JJ Redick rules out a devastating Austin Reaves scenario
The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to determine the exact nature of the injury Austin Reaves suffered in Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but head coach JJ Redick has already ruled out one devastating scenario. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Redick said that Reaves was not dealing with an Achilles issue. An Achilles …
Austin Reaves Leaves Lakers' Win With Heel Injury, X-Rays Return Negative
Austin Reaves left the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks with a heel injury and did not return to the game. Reaves landed awkwardly after missing a dunk attempt in the third quarter. Reaves initially came back into the game before subbing himself out minutes later and limping to the dressing room. Coach JJ Redick said that x-rays on Reaves' heel returned negative while also ruling out an Achilles injury. "No update on AR u…
Luka Dončić and his LA Lakers registered their 11th win in the first 13 games of the season after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks (123:112) and remain at the top of the NBA standings. Despite the Slovenian's ankle problems in the final quarter, Dončić confirmed after the game that he will recover quickly, but the same apparently does not apply to his teammate Austin Reaves, who suffered a heel injury.
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