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Austin Reaves to return for Lakers in Game 5 vs. Rockets

By Jack Baer•Yahoo Sports

The Lakers are getting closer to full strength.

The Los Angeles Lakers are getting one of their stars back. Austin Reaves has been cleared to play in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, the team announced Wednesday. He had previously been out since April 2 with a Grade 2 oblique strain.

REAVES RETURNS pic. twitter. com/L7o6LVAjdt — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 30, 2026 This article will be updated with more information.