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Austin Reaves Ruled Out vs. Spurs as Luka Dončić Cleared, Lakers Navigate Early Injuries

Depth and availability will be in focus as Los Angeles faces Victor Wembanyama’s 5-1 Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James wears the Arizona Wildcats jersey of his son Bryce James (6)
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Overview

  • Austin Reaves was downgraded to out with right groin soreness, missing a second straight game after participating in shootaround.
  • Luka Dončić was removed from the injury report and is available, returning after one game of lower left leg contusion management.
  • LeBron James remains sidelined by right-side sciatica, with team personnel expecting a mid-November debut as he progresses toward 5-on-5 work.
  • Jaxson Hayes was upgraded to available, while Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber and Adou Thiero remain out per the latest injury report.
  • The Lakers are 6-2 after a short-handed win in Portland and now host San Antonio (5-1), with Reaves’ status described as cautious and TBD for Saturday.