Austin Reaves Injury Status Update for April 30th, 2026
The Lakers got some good news today — Austin Reaves has been cleared and is officially available to play. Austin had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Lakers.
Austin Reaves Season Averages
The Lakers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 51 games, Austin is averaging 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in 34.5 minutes per game.
| 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 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Austin Reaves Back
With Austin back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Luke Kennard, LeBron James and Kobe Bufkin are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Austin again.
PPG: -8.8 | FGA: -5.2 | MPG: -15.1 | APG: -2.0
PPG: -5.2 | FGA: -3.3
MPG: -10.8
Austin Reaves Betting Trends
With Austin returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Lakers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Reaves) Lakers ML: 36-15 (+18.7u, -116 avg. line) LeBron James 3PM UNDER: 24-11 (+10.5u, 1.5 / -129 avg. line)
Austin is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Lakers and the rest of the league.