Lakers head coach JJ Redick announced that Austin Reaves is “progressing well” and is expected to return during the team’s upcoming eight-game road trip. Reaves has missed 12 games since reaggravating a calf injury on Christmas Day; the Lakers have gone 6-6 in his absence compared to a 15-8 record with him.
The guard is averaging career highs (26.6 PPG, 6.3 APG) and is vital to stabilizing the lineup and improving late-game execution. He will likely come off the bench initially to regain form. While his return isn’t a cure-all for the team’s defensive struggles, it is a crucial step forward for the 20-15 Lakers.
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