Austin Reaves could miss up to 10 games after heel injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers injured his left heel during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 11, 2026. While awaiting imaging results, initial assessments suggest he could be sidelined for four to ten games, depending on the severity of the injury. Reaves, averaging 24.7 points this season, is a key contributor to the Lakers' offense. Teammate Luka Doncic expressed confidence in the team's depth to manage Reaves' absence. Reaves is expected to undergo further tests to determine the extent of his injury on November 13, 2026.
- •Reaves injured his left heel attempting a dunk against the Bucks.
- •Initial assessments range from a heel bruise to a torn plantar fascia.
- •Doncic believes the team can adapt to Reaves' injury.
- •Tests for Reaves' injury are expected on November 13.
- •The Lakers face the Suns on November 15.
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves Potential Return Timeline: Lakers Star Could Miss 10 Games After Heel Injury
"Dr. Brian Sutterer gives the potential timelines that Austin Reaves could be looking at for his return from injury for the Lakers.
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