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Lakers star Austin Reaves’ timetable to return from oblique strain

By Michael DuarteNew York Post

Lakers guard Austin Reaves suffered a grade 2 oblique strain—here’s the typical 3-5 week recovery timeline, treatment options, and why returning too soon carries significant re-injury risk.

The moment that Lakers guard Austin Reaves strained his oblique, it didnt look catastrophic. Not compared to his superstar teammate Luka Doncic. Reaves didnt collapse to the ground dramatically.

He d…