Out for Phoenix: Lakers reveal Austin Reaves decision after heel injury scare
Reaves ruled out Sunday
The Lakers will face the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center without Reaves, whom the team ruled out because of a heel injury. The injury also forced him out of the Lakers’ previous game, a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
The report describes Reaves as the team’s second-best player and a rising star. His absence leaves the Lakers without him for a matchup against division rival Phoenix and Devin Booker.
Other availability updates
Cameron Carr was also ruled out for Sunday’s game. Collin Sexton, Adou Thiero and Bronny James Jr. were listed as questionable, meaning they could also miss the contest. The Lakers are aiming to extend their winning streak to eight games and remain among the Western Conference’s leading teams.
Doncic cleared to play
Luka Doncic is available for the Suns game after being cleared to play. He tweaked his ankle during the win over Milwaukee. The account says the injury followed a closeout by former Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma.
Key points
- Austin Reaves was ruled out against Phoenix with a heel injury.
- Cameron Carr was also ruled out for Sunday.
- Collin Sexton, Adou Thiero and Bronny James Jr. were questionable.
- Luka Doncic was cleared after tweaking his ankle against Milwaukee.