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Lakers guard Austin Reaves questionable as Luka Doncic returns for matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Lakers guard Austin Reaves questionable as Luka Doncic returns for matchup

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the Atlanta Hawks on November 9, with star guard Luka Doncic returning after missing the previous game due to a back issue. Teammate Austin Reaves has been listed as questionable due to an illness. Reaves scored 43 points in Doncic's absence during the previous game against the Detroit Pistons. Lakers guard Quentin Grimes is confirmed out with a right finger sprain. The absence of key players could create additional pressure on Doncic, who is averaging over 40 points per game this season, potentially impacting his pursuit of an MVP award.

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Status Watch

•Doncic missed the previous game due to a back issue.
•Reaves scored 43 points in the last game but is now questionable.
•Grimes is out with a right finger sprain.
•Doncic has averaged over 40 points per game this season.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Star Hits Injury Report as Another Star Returns to Action

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Lakers are facing off with the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, and while they’re getting one star guard back, the other may be out of action. Luka Doncic missed Sunday’s win over the Detroit Pistons with a back issue, but he’ll be in action on Monday. He might be without fellow guard Austin […] The post Lakers Star Hits Injury Report as Another Star Returns to Action appeared first on LA Sports Report.
— Yahoo Sports

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