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JJ Redick: Austin Reaves On Track to Return During Lakers’ Road Trip

His comeback would bolster a sputtering offense after a month out with a Grade 2 calf strain.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 23: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 132-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a three-point basket during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Redick said Reaves is progressing well and will play at some point on the current eight-game trip that runs through Feb. 3.
  • Before Thursday’s game vs. the Clippers, Redick noted Reaves has advanced to three‑on‑three work and “looked like Austin.”
  • Reaves has been out since re-aggravating a Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain on Christmas Day after an earlier December calf issue.
  • The guard’s breakout season (26.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds on 50.7% shooting) has coincided with a dip in the Lakers’ offense without him.
  • Because of games missed, Reaves cannot meet the NBA’s 65‑game threshold and is ineligible for end‑of‑season awards, with the team planning a cautious ramp‑up on return.