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Lakers Get Major Austin Reaves Boost Ahead of Bucks Showdown

The Lakers received a major Austin Reaves injury update following his 43-point explosion. Here's what it means for their Bucks showdown.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:26 PM
Lakers Get Major Austin Reaves Boost Ahead of Bucks Showdown
Key Things to Know
  • Austin Reaves was removed from the injury report ahead of the Lakers' road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Reaves missed Monday's 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks due to an illness.
  • Before sitting out, Reaves scored a season-high 43 points in a 121-116 win against the Detroit Pistons.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Austin Reaves has been removed from the official NBA injury report ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers' Wednesday matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 28-year-old guard missed Monday's 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks due to an illness, but his expected return positions head coach JJ Redick to reunite his primary backcourt as the team pursues a seventh consecutive victory.

Prior to his one-game absence, Reaves scored a season-high 43 points in a 121-116 victory against the Detroit Pistons while Luka Doncic was sidelined. Through 11 games, Reaves is averaging 25.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 rebounds for the 10-2 Lakers.

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