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January 30, 2026
Ruled out Friday
Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Reaves hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left calf strain, but he's progressing in his recovery and is seemingly nearing a return to action after initially being listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Knicks. Until Reaves is cleared to play, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent will likely continue to see increased minutes.
January 29, 2026
Questionable for Friday
Reaves is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards with a left calf strain, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis
The questionable tag is an encouraging sign, giving Reaves a chance to suit up for the first time since Dec. 25. If the star guard is finally ready to return to action, Marcus Smart's fantasy value could take a considerable hit. Fewer minutes would be open to Jarred Vanderbilt as well.
January 27, 2026
Won't play Wednesday
Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis
Reaves has been cleared for full-contact work at practice and is expected to return during the Lakers' current road trip. However, he'll remain sidelined Wednesday. With the 27-year-old guard unavailable, Gabe Vincent, Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart are candidates for increased playing time. Reaves' next opportunity to return will come Friday against the Wizards.
January 25, 2026
Won't return Monday
Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Reaves has progressed enough in his recovery from a left calf strain to engage in full-contact work in practice. He's not quite ready to return to the Lakers' lineup, and his next opportunity to do so is Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
January 25, 2026
Goes through full-contact work
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that Reaves took part in a scrimmage Saturday and that Reaves should be able to return "sooner than later," Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Redick said he wants Reaves to get through at least one more full-contact practice before he's cleared, but the fifth-year guard looks as though he'll be back in action at some point during the Lakers' ongoing road trip. Reaves' next chance to play will come Monday in Chicago.