Austin Reaves Headlines Today's NBA Injury Report: Sunday 2/1/26
DraftKings Network has you covered with the latest NBA injury report, news and top plays for Sunday, 2/1/26.
dknetwork.draftkings.comHere’s the latest on Austin Reaves, based on recent reporting:
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Injury status and return timeline: Reaves has been dealing with a rib/oblique injury and a calf issue, with reports indicating he underwent imaging and was not guaranteed to play in upcoming games. Some sources suggested he could miss the start of a playoff series and potentially extend beyond that depending on recovery, with ongoing treatments in place. This situation has kept his availability uncertain for LA Lakers games in the immediate term. [Heavy.com article; RotoWire; NBC Sports summaries]
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2025–26 season context: In late 2025, reports described a calf strain with a multi-week reevaluation plan, contributing to questions about his readiness for the remainder of the regular season and into the playoffs. The Lakers were evaluating whether Reaves would play while managing calf and other lingering issues. [Bleacher Report; NBC Sports; DraftKings Network references]
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Free-agent considerations: Some outlets noted speculation that Reaves could enter unrestricted free agency after the 2025–26 season, potentially affecting how the Lakers approach his rehabilitation and return timeline. [Heavy.com; Bleacher Report context]
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Citations:
- Heavy.com: injury update and return timeline context[1]
- RotoWire: imaging and potential absence[2]
- Bleacher Report: calf timeline and December 2025 updates[3]
- NBC Sports: latest player news and re-evaluation timeline[4]
- DraftKings Network: injury report snapshots[8]