Austin Reaves to return for Lakers in Game 5 vs. Rockets
By Jack Baerā¢ā¢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 ā Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 30, 2026 This article will be updated with more information.