US EditionLakers’ Austin Reaves Returns From Calf Injury, Comes Off Bench Against Suns
Austin Reaves returns after a calf strain and Deandre Ayton recovers from an elbow injury as Luka Dončić misses the game with a left calf contusion.
- Tuesday Austin Reaves will return to the Lakers after three games out, and Deandre Ayton rejoins the starters while Luka Dončić sits out with a left calf contusion.
- Reaves missed three games due to a left calf strain and progressed through workouts before returning, while Dončić is day to day with a left calf contusion; Ayton returns from a two-game elbow issue amid injuries to Hachimura and Vincent.
- Reaves scored 17 points off the bench Tuesday while Ayton recorded a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double, with Reaves logging 775 minutes entering Tuesday, second-most on the team.
- Reaves' scoring couldn't prevent a defensive collapse as the Lakers lost after allowing the Suns to score 132 points, marking their first consecutive losses before a Christmas Day matchup.
- The next five months are critical as Reaves auditions for a max contract while Redick, Lakers analyst, monitors his minutes and LeBron shifts to more off-ball roles.
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Lakers’ Austin Reaves returns from calf injury, comes off bench against Suns
PHOENIX — After being sidelined for the past couple of weeks because of a calf injury, Lakers guard Austin Reaves made his return to the court in Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Reaves had missed the Lakers’ previous three games because of a minor left calf strain. “It’s a type of injury where the player has to feel comfortable to play,” Coach JJ Redick said. “Given the nature of the injury, everybody around the league is sensitiv…
JJ Redick Provides Luka Doncic Injury Update After Insider Intel on NBA Christmas Games Availability
The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Phoenix Suns tonight, but are missing several key presences. The most important amongst them is the head of the offense, superstar guard Luka Doncic, who is currently dealing with an injury. Now, head coach JJ Redick has issued a new update on his status. According to Lakers insider Dave McMenamin, Redick told reporters that Doncic is “doing fine,” but will remain day-to-day with a left calf contusion. This…
Lakers Get Final Austin Reaves Injury Update for Suns Game
Star guard Austin Reaves will make his return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns after missing three games with a calf strain. Austin Reaves has been upgraded to available for tonight against PHX, the Lakers announced. He will return after a three game absence because of a mild left calf strain. — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 23, 2025 The positive news comes amid Luka Doncic’s injury (left calf contusion), whi…
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