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Injury Calf
Est. Return 1/26/2026
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PTS
26.6
REB
5.2
AST
6.3
STL
1.0
BLK
0.2
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In 2024-25, Reaves averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.7 made threes, which are all career highs. He shot 38 percent from deep on a career-high 7.3 attempts per game and made 88 percent from the charity stripe on 5.0 tries a night, also career highs. His production and role didn't change after the addition of Luka Doncic. However, the Lakers may move Reaves to the bench to make room in the first five for Deandre Ayton and/or Marcus Smart, who were both acquired this offseason. If Reaves is forced into a reserve role, his usage might actually go up, as he wouldn't have to share the court with Luka Doncic and LeBron James as often. Given the lofty standards he's set for himself, it'll be difficult for Reaves to take a step forward in fantasy. He has finished as a top-35 player in eight-category leagues in each of the past two seasons, including a top-25 finish last year. Reaves' strong finishes were propelled by missing only nine regular-season games during those two years. Whether he's starting or not, Reaves should be a go-to player whenever he's on the court, but this may be his final year under contract, as he owns a $14.9 million player option for 2026-27. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $38.93 million contract with the Lakers in July of 2023. Contract includes $14.9 million player option for 2026-27. 
Won't play Saturday
Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
ANALYSIS
Reaves will miss his 15th straight game while recovering from a left calf strain. Prior to the injury, the guard was averaging 26.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23 appearances, and while he won't return Saturday, there's optimism that the 27-year-old could be back during the Lakers' current road trip, with Monday against the Bulls representing his next chance to take the floor. In the meantime, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia should continue to see expanded roles.
Reaves will miss his 15th straight game while recovering from a left calf strain. Prior to the injury, the guard was averaging 26.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23 appearances, and while he won't return Saturday, there's optimism that the 27-year-old could be back during the Lakers' current road trip, with Monday against the Bulls representing his next chance to take the floor. In the meantime, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia should continue to see expanded roles.
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How does Austin Reaves compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
66.6%
Effective Field Goal %
59.0%
3-Point Attempt Rate
45.6%
Free Throw Rate
52.8%
Offensive Rebound %
2.4%
Defensive Rebound %
14.6%
Total Rebound %
8.7%
Assist %
28.0%
Steal %
1.2%
Block %
0.6%
Turnover %
10.9%
Usage %
28.5%
Fantasy Points Per Game
42.5
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.2
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Reaves continued to show improvement during his third NBA season, setting new career highs in games played, minutes, points, rebounds, assists, steals and made three-pointers per game. Despite improvement almost across the board, Reaves saw his field-goal percentage take a step backward from a blistering 52.9 percent in 2022-23, to a still highly respectable 48.6 percent in 2023-24. He also went from 39.8 percent from behind the arc in 2022-23, to 36.7 percent in 2023-24. Additionally, he showed an increase from 1.5 turnovers in per game in 2022-23 to 2.1 turnovers per game in 2023-24. Regular season and playoffs combined, Reaves hit the 20-point mark on 23 occasions last season, including a season-high 32-point effort on 10-for-18 shooting in a road win against the Celtics in February. He also logged a minimum of 10 assists on seven occasions, including five double-doubles and one triple-double. He hauled in a minimum of 10 rebounds in five outings, including another three double-doubles for a total of eight double-doubles and one triple-double on the campaign. Reaves knocked down more than three three-pointers in nine outings, including a season-high seven threes on two occasions. Looking ahead, Reaves is set to remain the starting shooting guard for the Lakers, playing a critical role as an offensive contributor. He is unlikely to make much of a push for new highs across the stat sheet, considering he averaged over 30 minutes per game last season and must continue to share the ball with the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell.
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Ruled out Thursday
Reaves (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
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Will return during road trip
Head coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Reaves (calf) is progressing well in his recovery and will return sometime during the Lakers' eight-game road trip, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
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Out again with calf strain
Reaves was diagnosed Friday with a Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
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Exits Christmas Day game
Reaves will not return to Thursday's game against the Rockets due to left calf soreness, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
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Hits for 17 in return
Reaves (calf) recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 132-108 loss to Phoenix.
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Return seems imminent
Reaves is expected to return from his calf strain at some point during the Lakers' current road trip, which began Tuesday in Denver, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The eight-game trip wraps up Feb. 3 in Brooklyn, giving a fairly wide window in which Reaves could rejoin the lineup. The 27-year-old guard was injured during a Christmas Day loss to the Rockets and has left a big hole in the Lakers' lineup, as he's averaged a career-best 26.6 points through 23 games this season.
The eight-game trip wraps up Feb. 3 in Brooklyn, giving a fairly wide window in which Reaves could rejoin the lineup. The 27-year-old guard was injured during a Christmas Day loss to the Rockets and has left a big hole in the Lakers' lineup, as he's averaged a career-best 26.6 points through 23 games this season.