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February 12, 2026
Off injury report for Thursday
Reaves (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis
Reaves sat out Tuesday's loss to San Antonio -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to injury management. However, he's set to return to action Thursday. Over four February appearances following a 19-game absence due to a calf strain, Reaves has averaged 20.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.8 minutes per game off the bench. It's unclear if he'll remain on a minutes restriction Thursday, though he logged 29 his last time out.
February 10, 2026
Won't play Tuesday
Reaves (left calf injury management) is out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis
Reaves will miss the tail end of a back-to-back set for rest purposes. In addition to Reaves, Luka Doncic (hamstring), LeBron James (foot) and Marcus Smart (ankle) are out Tuesday, meaning Luke Kennard, Kobe Bufkin, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht should see plenty of action. Reaves should be back in action Thursday against Dallas.
February 10, 2026
Posts 16 points from bench
Reaves supplied 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 119-110 loss to the Thunder.
Analysis
Reaves was limited to 29 minutes from the bench, but he was able to make a noticeable impact in the contest. Recaves should be set to rejoin the starting lineup following the All-Star break, but the team will ease him back slowly to avoid aggravation of his calf injury.
February 8, 2026
Returning to form
Reaves finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 victory over the Warriors.
Analysis
Reaves came off the bench again, but that did not prevent him from having a very solid game. The game marked his second time recording two steals in the three games he's played since returning from a calf strain. The Lakers' next game Monday against the Thunder is the front end of a back-to-back, which may call for his current minutes restriction to stay in place.
February 6, 2026
Looks sharp off bench
Reaves finished with 35 points (12-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 win over the 76ers.
Analysis
Reaves took control down the stretch and scored 13 of his 35 points during the fourth quarter to power the Lakers to a victory. The 27-year-old still faced a minutes restriction in just his second game back from a strained right calf, but he saw a slight increase in playing time Thursday and proved that he can take over even when having his minutes monitored.
February 6, 2026
Still on restriction
Reaves will be on a minutes restriction Thursday night against the 76ers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Analysis
Reaves logged 21 minutes in his return Tuesday, marking his first game action since Dec. 25. He'll presumably be kept around the same range Thursday while he continues to build his conditioning back up.