Out since Christmas, Austin Reaves returns to lineup in limited capactity

Source: New York Post

NEW YORK — Star guard Austin Reaves will make his return to the Lakers lineup Tuesday night at Barclays Center against the Nets.   The Lakers upgraded Reaves to available against the Nets one hour before tipoff after he missed 19 consecutive games because of a strained left calf that’s sidelined him since the Christmas Day loss to the Rockets.   LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 4: LeBron James #23 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the game before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4, 2026 at Crypto.