Austin Reaves
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Austin Reaves (partial calf tear) has suffered a Grade 2 left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in a month.
Fantasy Impact
What the medical term in the Shams report comes down to is that it's not a full-on tear in the calf muscle, but there is a tear that's severe enough to keep him out for a good length of time. With Reaves out, Marcus Smart and Nick Smith Jr. will likely take on more work in LA.
Austin Reaves led the second unit for the Lakers Tuesday night, scoring 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3PT, 4-5 FT) while also dishing out two assists and grabbing two rebounds in a 132-108 loss to the Suns.
Fantasy Impact
Reaves made the most of his first game action since December 10, shooting 54.5% from the field in 22 minutes in the loss. The guard will likely return to the explosive form fantasy managers enjoyed prior to the injury as part of a high-powered Los Angeles starting five, averaging 27.3 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while posting a 27.5% usage rate so far this season.
Austin Reaves is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Fantasy Impact
Reaves is set to return from a three-game absence. He should take on a big role with Luka Doncic (leg) ruled out.
Austin Reaves is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.
Fantasy Impact
Reaves is listed as questionable for the first time since being diagnosed with a mild left calf strain on December 12, suggesting he is nearing a return. If he misses Tuesday’s game, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and Nick Smith Jr. could all see increased minutes, especially with Luka Doncic (leg) ruled out.
Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
Fantasy Impact
It’s unclear when Reaves suffered the injury, as he logged 40 minutes in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal loss to the San Antonio Spurs. However, he is expected to miss at least the Los Angeles Lakers’ next two games with the calf strain. With him sidelined, Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent and Jake LaRavia are all candidates to see increased minutes.
