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Austin Reaves begins return-to-play progression, backcourt remains out
TL;DR
Austin Reaves has started his return-to-play progression but remains sidelined for the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka DonÄiÄ is also out ahead of Game 2 against the Houston Rockets.
Key points
- Austin Reaves has started a return-to-play progression
- Luka DonÄiÄ remains sidelined
- Los Angeles Lakers face Houston Rockets in Game 2
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) being celebrated by teammates during an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on March 1st, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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LOS ANGELES ā Ahead of Game 2 against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Austin Reaves has begun a return-to-play progression but remains sidelined alongside Luka DonÄiÄ.
āAustin has started a return-to-play progression, but we donāt have a timeline update on him,ā Redick said Tuesday ahead of Game 2 against the Rockets.
The update marks a positive step for Reaves as the Lakers prepare to face a Houston team that will welcome Kevin Durant back to the lineup after Game 1.
While Reavesā on-court work is an encouraging sign, Redick said there has been no change to Reaves' and DonÄiÄ's statuses. They remain out.
DonÄiÄ is scheduled to begin on-court work soon, according to Redick. The Slovenian was at the Lakers' practice on Monday after returning from Spain last week.
With both Reaves and DonÄiÄ sidelined, the Lakers remain shorthanded in the backcourt as they try to keep pace in the series.
Q&A
What is the status of Austin Reaves' return to play for the Lakers?
Austin Reaves has begun his return-to-play progression but is still sidelined without a specific timeline for his return.
Who else is out for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of Game 2?
Luka DonÄiÄ is also out for the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare for Game 2 against the Houston Rockets.
When is Game 2 for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets?
Game 2 for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets is scheduled for Tuesday.