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What is Austin Reaves' injury return timeline? News hints at when Lakers star is coming back in playoffs
TL;DR
Austin Reaves is currently sidelined due to injury as the Lakers start the playoffs. There are hints regarding his potential return timeline, but specific details remain unclear.
Key points
- Austin Reaves is injured and out for the playoffs.
- Lakers face Houston Rockets in Game 1.
- LeBron James is leading the team in Reaves' absence.
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The Los Angeles Lakers begin the postseason quite shorthanded.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are both out with injuries as the Lakers take on the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Yep, it'll be LeBron James putting the Lakers on his back for right now.
But down the road, can the other stars return?
For Reaves, it sounds like there's a chance.
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What is Austin Reaves' injury return timeline?
At the time of Reaves' injury, he was said to have a 4-to-6 week recovery time.
He sustained a Grade 2 oblique strain on April 3.
At the front end, that could get him back by the end of the month, and potentially in the latter stages of the Lakers' series with Houston.
The general speculation is that Reaves' oblique injury doesn't come with much risk of making it worse, and so there's hope he'll get back on the floor.
The Lakers sure would like to have Reaves in the game.
Q&A
When is Austin Reaves expected to return from injury?
The exact timeline for Austin Reaves' return is not confirmed, but there are indications he may come back during the playoffs.
What injury is Austin Reaves dealing with?
Austin Reaves is out due to an unspecified injury, which has not been detailed in the latest updates.
How is the Lakers' performance affected by Reaves' absence?
The Lakers are starting the postseason shorthanded without Austin Reaves, relying heavily on LeBron James to lead the team.
