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Austin Reaves is out for the rest of the NBA regular season due to a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury. The Los Angeles Lakers confirm the news after Reaves underwent an MRI on Saturday. Sources indicate he will miss four to six weeks.
The injury comes as the Lakers grapple with Luka Doncic's indefinite absence due to a hamstring strain. The Lakers, currently at 50-27, hold a one-game lead over the Denver Nuggets and a two-game edge over the Houston Rockets.
Coach JJ Redick emphasizes the team's determination to secure the No. 3 seed. “Our mission hasn’t changed,” he states, as the Lakers aim for playoff success.
Reaves injured himself during the Lakers' 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he managed to score a team-high 15 points in 27 minutes despite the setback.
Redick notes the need for other players like LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton to step up. James acknowledges the challenge, stressing the importance of a collective effort.
The first round of the playoffs begins in two weeks, and the Lakers must navigate their path without key contributors.
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