How long is Austin Reaves out? Latest oblique injury updates, return timetable for Lakers star
The Lakers' two leading scorers are now set to miss the remainder of the regular season.
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The tough injury news continued for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Just a day after the team found out star guard Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the regular season , ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Los Angeles' second-leading scorer, Austin Reaves, will also be out for the near-term future. With the playoffs approaching, the statuses of both Doncic and Reaves have become a significant storyline in the Western Conference.
Here's the latest on Reaves' injury, when he could return and more. SN's NBA HQ: Live NBA scores | Updated NBA standings | Full NBA schedule Austin Reaves injury update After Doncic left the Lakers' recent matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder with his hamstring injury, Reaves also began dealing with a rib/oblique issue. JJ Redick initially said Saturday that Reaves' status for Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks was up in the air, as the guard was awaiting results from MRI exams on his left side, per Dave McMenamin .
But the Lakers then got unfortunate news on another star guard. Charania reported that Reaves was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season. MORE: How Luka Doncic’s hamstring injury impacts Lakers playoff picture How long is Austin Reaves out?