Lakers provide update on stars guards Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Even though there isn’t an update on the return-to-play timelines for either of the Lakers injured star guards, coach JJ Redick shared encouraging news about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Rockets. 

Reaves has started his return-to-play protocol, which includes one-on-one on-court work, while Doncic will be starting his “soon”, according to Redick, who emphasized there isn’t a timeline for either player. 

Even though there isn’t an update on the return-to-play timelines for either of the Lakers injured star guards, coach JJ Redick shared encouraging news about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Reaves has started his return-to-play protocol, which includes one-on-one on-court work NBAE via Getty Images

When asked what a return-to-play progression looks like for Reaves, Redick responded, “That’s above my pay grade.”

Doncic (left hamstring) and Reaves (left oblique) have been sidelined since suffering their regular season-ending injuries on April 2.