The Los Angeles Lakers need all the help they can get, as they are still the 13th team in the West and have been plagued by multiple injuries.
This upcoming week is going to be a big one for the team, with LeBron James breaking NBA history and the Lakers facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, and others.
Thankfully, they are about to get a big reinforcement.
Darvin Ham on Austin Reaves, who won’t play tonight as he continues to make his way back from the hamstring injury: “He should be available sometime next week.”
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 4, 2023
Head coach Darvin Ham was asked about Austin Reaves, who has been out since the start of January, and his return.
Ham said that Reaves wouldn’t play on Saturday night but that “he should be available sometime next week.”
That means that Lakers fans are just days away from seeing the return of one of their favorite players.
Reaves has become a fierce and reliable star, averaging 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.
He is not only known for being a clutch player at times but he’s also known for being strong-willed and looking for a fight no matter the size of his opponent.
Reaves has been noticed not only by fans of the Lakers but other teams throughout the league.
Over the weekend, LA tried to put together a package for Kyrie Irving and offered Russell Westbrook and first-round draft picks.
But the Nets drove a hard bargain and demanded they also get Reaves alongside Max Christie too.
This shows that other teams feel Reaves is the real deal and will have a very promising future in the NBA.
Fans have missed his powerful style of play but so has the team and they will gladly welcome Reaves back when he returns this week.
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