Reaves (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 against Houston, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

The Los Angeles Lakers are missing the offensive production from Austin Reaves this playoffs. Reaves has been out with a Grade 2 left oblique strain before the 2025-26 NBA season ended. Although the organization has not been able to provide a schedule for his comeback,

San Antonio is waiting for Victor Wembanyama. Philadelphia is waiting for Joel Embiid. The Los Angeles Lakers are waiting for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Injuries and recoveries are already having a pronounced impact on the NBA playoffs,

One week into the NBA playoffs, the Luka Doncic- and Austin Reaves-less Los Angeles Lakers have arguably been the most impressive team so far in the postseason. Led by an energized 41-year-old LeBron James,