Reaves has also stepped into a leadership role, handling the ball during critical moments and providing steady offense when the team needed it most. His presence has been essentia

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves expects to play against the Washington Wizards despite banging his knee against the L.A. Clippers.

After the apparent injury, Austin Reaves did not leave the bench at all and go back to the locker room, but he didn’t return to the game either. But with the Clippers leading the Lakers by double digits, there may not have been a reason for him to have to check back.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves banged knees late in Sunday's loss to the Clippers, which has put his status for Tuesday's game in a bit of doubt.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent praised Austin Reaves for his recent play knowing the team needs to rely on him.

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James added 29 points with eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to earn a 102-101 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves gave major credit to his former teammate D’Angelo Russell for helping him deal with the LA scrutiny.

Austin Reaves had a career-high 38 points on Friday night and the Los Angeles Lakers needed every bit of it to escape with a 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

JJ Redick and the LA Lakers didn’t just lose in Sunday’s Intuit Dome debut against the LA Clippers but also lost the services of Austin Reaves. He left the game due to a left knee injury. Reaves collided with several Clippers players while attempting an offensive rebound with 3:40 remaining,