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JJ Redick Expects Austin Reaves to Return During Lakers’ Eight-Game Road Trip

Los Angeles looks for the scoring guard’s return to stabilize rotations during a taxing eight-game swing.

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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Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is congratulated by forward LeBron James (23) and guard Luka Doncic (77) after a three-point basket in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Redick said Reaves is progressing well from a Grade 2 left calf strain and will rejoin the lineup at some point on the current trip.
  • Reaves was injured on Dec. 25 against Houston and has missed 13 straight games; the trip began with a 115-107 comeback win in Denver and ends Feb. 3 in Brooklyn.
  • The Lakers have not set a specific game for his return, with reporting indicating the window spans the remainder of the road slate.
  • Before the injury, Reaves was posting 26.6 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.2 rebounds on 50.7% shooting and 36.5% from three across 23 games.
  • Since Christmas, Los Angeles is 7-6 without Reaves, and their offensive rating has trailed their mark with him available (116.8 vs. 119.4), underscoring his value.