Overview
- Austin Reaves was a modified participant in Thursday’s practice after tweaking his ankle, with JJ Redick saying he expects him to play Friday.
- Luka Dončić practiced fully following a minor groin issue and is on track for the Minnesota game, per the team’s updates.
- Reaves opened the season with 26 points, nine assists and five rebounds on 9-of-16 shooting in a loss to the Warriors.
- LeBron James remains out with sciatica, placing greater on-ball responsibility on Dončić and Reaves for the Lakers’ offense.
- Reaves is in the final guaranteed year of his deal with a $14.8 million player option, and multiple reports say he is likely to test free agency with rival teams preparing lucrative offers.