Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be reevaluated in four weeks.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 27, 2025
Guess we get a chance to see what the Lakers starting lineup would be without Austin Reaves for the next 4 weeks. Unfortunately, AR won't be able to help the bench while he's out. Tough break that probably should be partially blamed on Rob Pelinka's failure to surround his stars… https://t.co/PcK9hb1IZ7
Bummer that it happened in the midst of a break out season. Need him back solid for the playoffs.