Lakers' Austin Reaves: Pops for 19 against Raptors
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Reaves ended Sunday's 131-125 victory over Toronto with 19 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes.
The 19 points were actually second on the Lakers for the night, as Luka Doncic put the team on his back with a massive 45-point performance. Reaves has been plenty productive on his own to begin the season, averaging 23.1 points, 5.1 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 36.0 minutes while shooting 52.0 percent from the floor and what would be a career-high 40.0 percent from three-point range.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Costly mistakes pile up in loss
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Reaves chipped in 21 points (9-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 112-95 loss to Golden State.
Reaves scored 21 points but had a rough night taking care of the ball, committing a game-high eight turnovers in the loss. The guard has been a reliable second option behind Doncic all season, but his struggles from deep and his giveaways were a big part of why Los Angeles couldn't stop Golden State's run. Look for him to bounce back quickly Sunday against Toronto.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Hits for 16 in Wednesday's win
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Reaves produced 16 points (6-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 103-87 victory over the Clippers.
Without Luka Doncic (back) in the lineup, the Lakers went with a balanced approach on offense, and Reaves was one of four players in purple and gold to score 15 or more points. It was the first time this season the 26-year-old guard had failed to delivered 20-plus, and through five games Reaves is averaging 24.4 points, 5.4 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.6 threes and 1.2 steals while shooting what would be a career-best 56.9 percent from the floor and 48.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Balanced line in loss
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Reaves supplied 26 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds and seven assists across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Reaves was a strong second option behind Luka Doncic, scoring 26 points efficiently and adding seven assists across a team-high 39 minutes. The guard has carried a heavy workload early in the season, and Los Angeles needs his secondary scoring and playmaking to take pressure off Doncic. He'll go right back to work Wednesday on the second night of a back-to-back.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Nets 29 points with three stocks
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Reaves finished with 29 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 11-13 FT), one rebound, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 victory over the Jazz.
The Lakers have gone 3-0 to begin the season, and Reaves has played a significant role in the hot start. He's churning out first-round value, averaging 26.7 points, 6.3 assists, 2.7 triples, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game on 63.9 percent shooting from the field and 89.7 percent at the stripe.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Posts team-high 28 points
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Reaves recorded 28 points (10-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 125-117 win over the Clippers.
Reaves led the Lakers in scoring, posting a game-high 28 points while adding a team-high nine assists. He has opened the season with two strong outings, and with Doncic struggling to hold onto the ball, Reaves took over late to help seal the win. He's firmly the second option in Los Angeles' post-LeBron offense.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Scores 23 points Wednesday
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Reaves delivered 23 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 127-105 win over the Warriors.
Even though Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler stole the show in this win, Reaves posted a strong line in his own right. His six assists and three combined steals-plus-blocks provided valuable production beyond scoring, reinforcing his multi-category fantasy appeal. With Doncic commanding significant usage, Reaves may experience occasional scoring fluctuations, but his playing time and versatility should support a relatively stable fantasy floor as the Lakers' No. 2 offensive option in most games.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Leads Lakers in scoring
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Reaves tallied 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-12 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Reaves led Los Angeles in scoring but struggled from beyond the arc, converting just one of seven attempts. His role as the Lakers' No. 2 scoring option behind Luka Doncic is pretty much set in stone, and he should be a key fantasy option for the Lakers as long as he can stay on the court, given his likely high usage rate as both a scorer and playmaker.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Pours in 28 points
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Reaves recorded 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and seven assists across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss against Golden State.
Reaves delivered an impressive offensive performance, leading the Lakers in scoring while shooting efficiently from beyond the arc with Luka Doncic taking the night off for rest. The veteran guard looks to be in mid-season form ahead of Opening Night.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Will play Thursday
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Reaves (ankle) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Head coach JJ Redick confirmed Reaves' availability, meaning the Lakers will have one of their go-to offensive options on the hardwood for this preseason contest. As a result, Reaves will get some much-needed reps and playing time as the regular season approaches.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Won't play Tuesday
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Reaves (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Reaves missed Monday's game against the Kings after tweaking his ankle, and the Lakers won't risk him, so he'll also sit the second half of this back-to-back set. Reaves' next chance to make his preseason debut will come against the Kings on Thursday.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: To sign four-year deal with Lakers
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Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million deal to return to the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The deal will include a player option for the 2029-30 season. Reaves declined his $14.9 million option for the 2026-27 season to pursue a new deal, and there was always mutual interest in getting something done. Reaves struggled with injuries in 2025-26, which limited him to 51 regular-season appearances, but he was excellent with 23.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 34.5 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Dishes nine dimes in Game 3 loss
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Reaves registered 17 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine assists and three rebounds over 39 minutes during Saturday's 131-108 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Reaves paced the Lakers' offense in the first half with 12 points and eight assists, though he was unable to maintain that level of production in the second. It's been an inconsistent postseason run for Reaves, perhaps due in part to the oblique strain that caused him to miss nine consecutive games from April 5. He'll look to help the Lakers to a Game 4 victory to extend the series.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Pops for 31 points in Game 2
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Reaves finished with 31 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds and six assists across 38 minutes during Thursday's 125-107 loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder.
Reaves looked more polished in Game 2 after struggling to a 3-for-16 performance from the field in the opening matchup of the series. The 27-year-old led the Lakers in scoring, though he also committed a team-high five turnovers. It will likely be up to Reaves and LeBron James to turn this series around, with Luka Doncic (hamstring) unlikely to return for the semifinals.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Struggling to find shot
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Reaves recorded eight points (3-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The 27-year-old guard returned from an oblique strain toward the end of the Lakers' first-round series against the Rockets, but Reaves may not be 100 percent. In two games since rejoining the starting five, he's gone 0-for-9 from three-point range, averaging just 11.5 points, 4.0 boards, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks in 33.5 minutes while shooting just 33.3 percent from the floor.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Chips in 15 points in Game 6 win
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Reaves had 15 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 31 minutes during Friday's 98-78 victory over Houston in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Reaves was back in the Lakers' starting five for Game 6 after coming off the bench in Game 5 on Wednesday. He wasn't productive Friday as he was Wednesday, but in a low-scoring affair, Reaves still finished as the Lakers' third-leading scorer behind LeBron James (28 points) and Rui Hachimura (21 points). Luka Doncic (hamstring) does not have a clear timeline to return, so Reaves for now will serve as the Lakers' No. 2 option behind James for the team's semifinals matchup against the top-seeded Thunder.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Drops 22 in Game 5 return
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Reaves (oblique) posted 22 points (4-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one block over 34 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 99-93 loss to the Rockets in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
While Reaves didn't get the start in his return from an oblique strain that had sidelined him since April 2, the fifth-year guard saw a full workload and trailed only LeBron James (25 points) in scoring among all Lakers. Reaves could move back into the starting five for Game 6 on Friday as the Lakers try to punch their ticket to the second round.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Not starting Wednesday
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Reaves (oblique) won't start Wednesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Rockets, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Reaves has been cleared to return to action following an extended absence due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain, though he'll come off the bench and may have his minutes monitored. Still, his return will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia and Bronny James.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Iffy for Game 5
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Reaves (oblique) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Rockets, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Reaves hasn't played since April 2 due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain, though Shams Charania of ESPN reported Tuesday that the Lakers are optimistic he will play Wednesday. It wouldn't be surprising to see Reaves operate under a minutes restriction if he's cleared to play, but his return would still leave fewer minutes available for guys like Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia and Bronny James.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Could be back for Game 5
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The Lakers are optimistic Reaves (oblique) will be available to play Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series versus the Rockets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Reaves had been officially listed as questionable for both of the previous two contests before being ruled out, but the 27-year-old looks like he could have a more realistic chance at being able to suit up in Game 5. According to Charania, Reaves has progressed in his rehab from a Grade 2 left oblique strain over the past 1-to-2 weeks, moving on from taking part in 1-on-1 workouts to being integrated in larger group scrimmages. Given that he hasn't played since April 2 due to the injury, Reaves could have his minutes monitored carefully if he's ultimately given the green light to play Wednesday.
