Lakers provide update on stars guards Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

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Lakers coach JJ Redick provided an update on injured guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, stating that Reaves has begun his return-to-play protocol while Doncic will start his soon. No specific timelines for their returns were given.

Key points

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are currently injured.
Austin Reaves has begun his return-to-play protocol.
Luka Doncic will start his return-to-play protocol soon.
No specific timelines for their returns have been given.
The update was shared by coach JJ Redick.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) stands on the court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Lakers player Austin Reaves in a black hoodie and sweatpants with a basketball

Even though there isn’t an update on the return-to-play timelines for either of the Lakers injured star guards, coach JJ Redick shared encouraging news about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Rockets.

Reaves has started his return-to-play protocol, which includes one-on-one on-court work, while Doncic will be starting his “soon”, according to Redick, who emphasized there isn’t a timeline for either player.