The Los Angeles Lakers announced at halftime of their Christmas Day contest against the Houston Rockets that Austin Reaves has been ruled out due to left calf soreness. He played 15 minutes in the first half before being ruled out with the injury, finishing with 12 points, one rebound, one assist and one block on 5-of-8 shooting. This calf injury is not a new one for Reaves as … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Rockets With Left Calf Soreness
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Lakers Notes: Doncic, Hayes, Reaves, Hachimura, Vincent, Defense
Good news for Lakers and NBA fans in general today: Luka Doncic is expected to play in the fourth of five games on the Christmas slate, the Lakers’ home game against the Rockets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (video link). Doncic suffered a lower left leg contusion in Saturday’s loss to the Clippers. He subsequently missed the team’s 24-point loss to the Suns. The Most … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, Hayes, Reaves, Hachimura, Vincent, Defense
Austin Reaves Has Calf Soreness, Will Undergo MRI Friday
9:35 pm: Reaves will undergo an MRI on Friday, a source tells Woike (Twitter link). 8:51 pm: Austin Reaves has been ruled out for the second half of the Christmas Day matchup against Houston due to left calf soreness, according to the Lakers (Twitter link via Dan Woike of The Athletic). The 27-year-old guard recorded 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in just under 15 minutes prior … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Has Calf Soreness, Will Undergo MRI Friday
Lethargic Lakers might need roster shakeup if they can’t ramp up energy
Lethargic Lakers might need a roster shakeup if they can’t ramp up the energy https://t.co/56wo8bJYMW— LakerTom (@LakerTom) December 25, 2025 … [Read more...] about Lethargic Lakers might need roster shakeup if they can’t ramp up energy
Bold Predictions And Fantasy Plays For Early NBA Christmas Day Games
While the NFL has invaded Christmas Day, the NBA still owns the holiday. Christmas Day is a coming-out party for the NBA, featuring five terrific matchups and, generally, the league’s most popular franchises and top players. This year is no different, with LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry, and Victor Wembanyama leading their … [Read more...] about Bold Predictions And Fantasy Plays For Early NBA Christmas Day Games