Austin Reaves was ruled out after being upgraded to questionable for Game 3 of the Lakers’ first-round series against the Rockets. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania says Lakers star Austin Reaves is expected to return in Game 4 versus the Rockets on Sunday.

Durant suffered an ankle sprain in Game 2 after sitting out the series opener with a different ailment. Reaves (oblique injury) goes through pregame warmups as he continues working toward a return.

The star guard was ruled out for the Lakers’ game against the Houston Rockets on Friday, but might be nearing a return. Hours before the game, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Reaves was trying to play Game 3, and would push for Game 4 if he couldn’t.

The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 1 without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and JJ Redick explained exactly how they pulled it off.

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,

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,