Austin Reaves returns to Lakers lineup from calf strain

Andrés Soto, USA TODAY Tue, 3 February 2026 at 11:59 pm UTC·2 min read The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any trade deadline moves, but they're getting a big addition to their roster as they close out their eight-game road trip against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Austin Reaves is set to return from a grade two calf strain, according to The Athletic's Dan Woike. Head coach JJ Redick confirmed that Reaves will come off the bench and be on a minutes restriction to ease him back into the lineup. Nevertheless, Reaves intends to play for the first time since Dec. 25.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Here's everything you need to know about his status ahead of tip-off: Oct. 26:...