When is Austin Reaves coming back? Lakers star injury continues to impact L.A. until return

The Los Angeles Lakers have a high-powered roster when everyone is healthy.

Unfortunately, injuries have been a big part of their season, including right now for Austin Reaves.

Reaves remains out as the Lakers play a nationally televised game in Cleveland on Wednesday night.

And his absence has fans wanting to know when he might be back.

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When is Austin Reaves coming back?

At first, it seemed Reaves might be back Wednesday, but that didn't happen. He remains out.

Fans thought he might return against the Cavs because there was a quick post on X from ESPN's Shams Charania that said Reaves would be "available to return to the lineup on Wednesday."

Shams quickly deleted it.

The official injury report for the Lakers eventually showed Reaves still out with a left calf injury.

JJ Redick has said "sooner rather than later" for a Reaves return.

All the implications are that it could be soon, but he's not back yet.

Reaves is averaging 26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists this season.

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