Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are out indefinitely due to injuries.
This news comes just as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, starting on April 17, 2026.
Both players were injured during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2, 2026.
Doncic has a grade 2 left hamstring strain. Reaves is dealing with a grade 2 left oblique strain.
As of midday Tuesday, Lakers coach JJ Redick stated he has no updates on their return.
Doncic averaged an impressive 33.5 points per game this season. He also ranked third in the league with 8.3 assists per game.
Reaves and Doncic combined to average 56.8 points, along with 13.8 assists and 12.4 rebounds per game when healthy.
The Lakers have managed a record of 3-2 without their star players. However, this playoff series will test their depth.
Reaves is expected to be out for four to six weeks due to his injury—this timeline adds urgency for the team.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timeline for Doncic’s return.
Redick emphasized that they have other options available but acknowledged the impact of losing key players like Doncic and Reaves.
