Austin Reaves Injury Status Update for April 4th, 2026
Austin Reaves of the Lakers has been ruled out and will not play today. Austin was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 27th 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 14-12. The Lakers's net rating is 4.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Austin plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.8 vs 118.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 36-15 | 14-12 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.2 | 114.8 | -3.3 |
| Def Rating | 115.3 | 116.8 | +1.5 |
| Net Rating | 2.9 | -2.0 | -4.8 |
| PPG | 117.5 | 114.7 | -2.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Austin Reaves?
When Austin sits, other Lakers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Austin has been out this season, LeBron James has averaged 5.6 more points per game and 3.4 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +5.6 | FGA: +3.4
When Austin has been out this season, Luke Kennard has averaged 5.8 more points per game, 5.6 extra minutes and 3.4 more assists.
PPG: +5.8 | MPG: +5.6 | APG: +3.4
When Austin has been out this season, Jake LaRavia has averaged 7.9 extra minutes.
MPG: +7.9
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: 10-5 (+9.2u, 1.2 / +134 avg. line) Jarred Vanderbilt REB UNDER: 15-6 (+7.9u, 5.2 / -124 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Austin Reaves's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Lakers @ Mavericks - April 5, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Out) Marcus Smart (Out) Austin Reaves (Out) Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out)
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.