Reaves accumulated 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-10 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 103-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Reaves played a muted role in Wednesday's loss, once again experiencing shooting woes as the Lakers fell 4-1 to the Timberwolves. The 26-year-old guard struggled with efficiency during the Lakers' first-round series, averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from downtown across 39.4 minutes per game. The rising star had a career-best season in the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 three-pointers and 1.1 steals across 34.9 minutes per contest in 73 regular-season games. Reaves is entering the penultimate season of his four-year pact, though he holds a player option for the 2026-27 campaign.

Reaves had 17 points (6-14 FG, 5-12 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 loss to Minnesota in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Despite a solid stat line, Reaves had a difficult fourth quarter, hitting 2-of-7 from the field in that frame -- he also missed a potential game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation. With the Lakers down 3-1, the series will shift back to Minnesota for Game 5 on Wednesday.

Reaves provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 43 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 win over Minnesota in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Reaves hasn't had the best series throughout two games, with the rising star especially struggling from beyond the arc, going a combined 3-for-14. The 26-year-old guard will have another shot to get back on track Friday, with the series now shifting to Minnesota for the next two games.

Reaves (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Reaves was held out of the Lakers' regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers due to a right ankle sprain, but that won't be an issue for him for the start of the postseason. He's coming off the best regular season of his four-year NBA career, averaging career highs in points (20.2), assists (5.8), rebounds (4.5) and steals (1.1) while connecting on 37.7 percent of his three-point attempts across 73 games.

Reaves (ankle) is expected to be available for the postseason.

EDGE Analysis

Reaves missed Sunday's regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers due to a right ankle sprain, but the Lakers were locked into the No. 3 seed, so his absence was likely precautionary. Across 73 regular-season appearances, Reaves averaged career highs in points (20.2), assists (5.8), rebounds (4.5) and steals (1.1) per game.

Reaves is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right ankle sprain, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's a strong case to say Reaves has been the Lakers' second-best player, even ahead of LeBron James, in recent weeks, but he'll get some much-needed rest for this contest. The Lakers already locked up the third seed in the Western Conference, meaning Reaves will get some much-needed time off. The star guard ends the 2024-25 season with averages of 20.2 points, 5.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game across 73 starts, with the points and assists per game being new career-high marks for him.

Reaves accumulated 23 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 140-109 win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Luka Doncic was dominant on offense and LeBron James was limited to only 22 minutes, so Reaves stepped up and operated as the Lakers' second-best offensive weapon in what turned out to be a blowout victory. Reaves is heading into the playoffs in a good run of form and has scored at least 20 points in five of his last six outings, averaging 23.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in that span.

Reaves finished Wednesday's 112-97 win over the Mavericks with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Reaves took a backseat to Luka Doncic's 45 points Wednesday, turning in his lowest scoring output since March 6. Even so, Reaves is still averaging 24.9 points, 5.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 3.5 three-pointers in 37.1 minutes across his last 15 contests. During this span, Reaves is shooting a sparkling 51.4 percent from the field, 41.3 percent from downtown and 89.9 percent from the free-throw line.

Reaves (ankle) will play in Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Originally labeled as questionable and then upgraded to probable, Reaves and the rest of the Lakers' usual starting lineup will be available for Tuesday's showdown with Oklahoma City. The star guard shouldn't face any limitations, although it's worth noting Los Angeles has a short turnaround Wednesday against the Mavericks. Reaves has averaged 24.6 points, 4.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.6 three-pointers in 36.5 minutes over his last nine appearances.

Reaves (ankle) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reaves, much like many notable players on the Lakers, was listed as questionable for Tuesday's game in Oklahoma City. However, that has changed, with the up-and-coming guard likely to play against the Thunder. The 26-year-old rising star is averaging career-high numbers in points (20.2), rebounds (4.5), assists (5.8) and steals (1.1) this season.