What happened
Austin Reaves returned in the Lakers’ preseason home opener against the Kings after missing time with a minor ankle injury in practice, and coach JJ Redick said he could have played in one of the Northern California games earlier.
In 25 minutes, Reaves finished with 8 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, and Redick said it was good to have him back on the floor.
Reaves’ return gives the Lakers another look at their backcourt before the regular season, but the preseason is still ongoing and several rotation questions remain unresolved. With two games left, the team still needs time to sort out which healthy players fit the mix.
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Original reporting: Lakers’ Austin Reaves uncovers key aspect of return, ‘goes down the list’ — Yahoo Sports ↗