Lakers provide Austin Reaves injury update. Will star guard miss games?

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick provided an injury update on shooting guard Austin Reaves.

Redick stated during his Friday, Nov. 13 media availability that Reaves suffered a bruised heel and is considered day-to-day. The coach added that Reaves and the team’s medical staff opted against having imaging done on the injury.

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Reaves had landed awkwardly on his left heel after missing a transition dunk attempt in the middle of the third quarter of the Lakers’ 123-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 11.

After feeling some discomfort, he limped back to the locker room. The initial X-rays taken at the arena were negative, and Redick ruled out any potential Achilles tendon damage.

Reaves was one of several injury scares suffered during the game against the Bucks.

Luka Dončić avoided a severe injury after turning his right ankle in the same game. Collin Sexton also needed stitches above his right eye after bumping heads with Ryan Rollins of the Bucks.

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Reaves has played in 12 of 13 game for the Lakers this season, starting in all 12 of those contests. He is averaging 24.7 points, 3.3 rebound, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 51.3% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc.

When do Lakers play next?

Reaves and the Lakers will have more time to rest before traveling to Phoenix to take on the Suns at 4 p.m. ET (2 p.m. local) on Sunday, Nov. 15.

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