Austin Reaves Injury Status Update for April 27th, 2026
Austin Reaves of the Lakers has been ruled out and will not play today. Austin was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 35th game Austin has missed this season.
Austin Reaves Season Averages
Austin's absence leaves a significant hole in the Lakers rotation. Across 51 games this season, he's averaging 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game while playing 34.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.5 | 23.3 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 14.9 |
Lakers Performance With & Without Austin Reaves
The numbers tell a clear story about Austin's value to the Lakers. With Austin in the lineup this season, the team is 36-15. Without him, they've gone 17-13. The Lakers's net rating is 3.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Austin plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.7 vs 118.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 36-15 | 17-13 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.2 | 114.7 | -3.5 |
| Def Rating | 115.3 | 115.3 | +0.0 |
| Net Rating | 2.9 | -0.6 | -3.5 |
| PPG | 117.5 | 114.0 | -3.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Austin Reaves?
When Austin sits, other Lakers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Luke Kennard, LeBron James and Jake LaRavia stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Austin has been out this season, Luke Kennard has averaged 11.3 more points per game, 5.8 additional field goal attempts, 16.3 extra minutes, 2.2 more rebounds and 2.4 more assists.
PPG: +11.3 | FGA: +5.8 | MPG: +16.3 | RPG: +2.2 | APG: +2.4
When Austin has been out this season, LeBron James has averaged 5.7 more points per game and 3.6 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +5.7 | FGA: +3.6
When Austin has been out this season, Jake LaRavia has averaged 6.5 extra minutes.
MPG: +6.5
Austin Reaves Betting Trends
For bettors, Austin's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Lakers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Austin has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Reaves) LeBron James STL OVER: 12-7 (+10.5u, 1.2 / +140 avg. line) Marcus Smart 3PM UNDER: 17-11 (+6.8u, 1.5 / +106 avg. line)
We'll continue to monitor Austin's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Lakers.