Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves out for regular seasonOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 02: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks for an opening against Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the Paycom Center on April 2, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. LOS ANGELES, United States — The Los Angeles Lakers were handed another devastating injury blow on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), after confirmation that star guard Austin Reaves will miss the remainder of the regular season with a muscle injury. "Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season," the team announced. The Lakers (50-27), have five more regular season games remaining, starting with a road game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Source: Philippine Star April 05, 2026 17:10 UTC