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Austin Reaves Suffers Heel Injury Vs. Bucks, X-rays Negative

MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 11, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Getty Images

While the Lakers took care of business in fairly convincing fashion against the Bucks on Wednesday, the one sour note that came out of it was Austin Reaves suffering an injury.

During the third quarter, Reaves went up for a dunk and landed awkwardly. After trying to run it out for a few minutes, Reaves eventually asked for a sub and went to the locker room. He was eventually ruled out for the game.

Update from the Lakers: Austin Reaves won't return tonight with a left heel injury.
— Thuc Nhi Nguyen (@thucnhi21) November 12, 2026

Austin Reaves subbed himself out and limped back to the locker room with team personnel. He motioned to the bench for a sub during this play: pic.twitter.com/TH1MttlcWR
— Khobi Price (@khobi_price) November 12, 2026

After the game, head coach JJ Redick shared a minor update, noting that X-rays were negative and they’d get imaging on his heel Thursday. Redick also said that there was no worry of an Achilles injury.

JJ Redick says x-rays were negative on Austin Reaves’ heel. He’ll get imaging tomorrow.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) November 12, 2026

JJ Redick says they’re not concerned that Austin Reaves suffered an Achilles injury. Still will undergo testing tomorrow.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) November 12, 2026

The Lakers will be off until Sunday when they take on the Suns and it’s a break that couldn’t come at a better time. Not only did Reaves leave with an injury in the second half, but both Collin Sexton and Luka Dončić did too, though with more minor ailments.

Sexton took a blow to the face and received sutures. Luka twisted his ankle on the foot of Kyle Kuzma while shooting a 3-pointer. He stayed in the game to shoot the free throw before leaving.

Redick did not seem particularly concerned about any of the injuries and said Austin was the typical Austin postgame, so early signs are positive. Fortunately, the Lakers now have their longest break so far this season to rest and heal back up.

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Austin Reaves Suffers Heel Injury Vs. Bucks, X-rays Negative

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