Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves

27-Year-Old GuardG
Los Angeles Lakers
Doubtful
Injury Calf
Est. Return 1/22/2026
2024 Fantasy Outlook
In 2024-25, Reaves averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.7 made threes, which are all career highs. He shot 38 percent from deep on a career-high 7.3 attempts per game and made 88 percent from the charity stripe on 5.0 tries a night, also career highs. His production and role didn't change after the addition of Luka Doncic. However, the Lakers may move Reaves to the bench to make room in the first five for Deandre Ayton and/or Marcus Smart, who were both acquired this offseason. If Reaves is forced into a reserve role, his usage might actually go up, as he wouldn't have to share the court with Luka Doncic and LeBron James as often. Given the lofty standards he's set for himself, it'll be difficult for Reaves to take a step forward in fantasy. He has finished as a top-35 player in eight-category leagues in each of the past two seasons, including a top-25 finish last year. Reaves' strong finishes were propelled by missing only nine regular-season games during those two years. Whether he's starting or not, Reaves should be a go-to player whenever he's on the court, but this may be his final year under contract, as he owns a $14.9 million player option for 2026-27. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $38.93 million contract with the Lakers in July of 2023. Contract includes $14.9 million player option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Austin Reaves was born in May of 1998 in Newark Arkansas and was raised by Nicole Wilkett and Brain Reaves, both of whom played college basketball for Arkansas State University. Reaves attended Cedar Ridge High School in Newark, Arkansas in which he won two straight Class 2A state titles in his first two years. In one high school game against Forrest City High School, Reaves scored 73 points. During his senior season, Reaves led his team to a Class 3A state title, averaging 32.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists and being named a Class 3A All-State selection. Reaves committed to Wichita State and only averaged 4.1 points with them during his freshman season in which he played mostly a reserve role. After the season, Reaves underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. During his sophomore season at Wichita, Reaves was able to increase his averages to 8.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Reaves decided to transfer to the University of Oklahoma for his junior season and sat out a season because of NCAA transfer rules. During the following season, Reaves broke out into a star at Oklahoma as he earned First Team All-Big 12 honors. Reaves averaged 18.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game during his senior season, including a 32 point game against number one ranked Gonzaga in the NCAA tournament round of 32. Reaves signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft.

Will return during road trip
GLos Angeles Lakers
Calf
January 20, 2026
Head coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Reaves (calf) is progressing well in his recovery and will return sometime during the Lakers' eight-game road trip, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Although Reaves has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Denver, this update bodes well for his chances of returning in the near future. He hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left calf strain. The Lakers' road trip ends Feb. 3 in Brooklyn, so the 27-year-old guard should return by early February at the latest, barring any setbacks. While Reaves will likely be on a minutes restriction whenever he's cleared to play, his return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Jake LaRavia, Gabe Vincent, Marcus Smart and Dalton Knecht.
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How does Austin Reaves compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
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  • Total Rebound %
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66.6%
 
Effective Field Goal %
59.0%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
45.6%
 
Free Throw Rate
52.8%
 
Offensive Rebound %
2.4%
 
Defensive Rebound %
14.6%
 
Total Rebound %
8.7%
 
Assist %
28.0%
 
Steal %
1.2%
 
Block %
0.6%
 
Turnover %
10.9%
 
Usage %
28.5%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
42.5
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.2
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Reaves broke through in his second NBA campaign, providing the Lakers with much-needed shooting and a consistent offensive spark. The Oklahoma product drained 39.8 percent of his three-point attempts and 52.9 percent of his field-goal tries overall while knocking down free throws at an 86.4 percent rate. Reaves averaged 13.0 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 triples per contest, but he shined after the All-Star break, when he posted per-game averages of 17.6 points, 5.5 dimes, 3.1 boards and 1.5 three-pointers. He carried that success into the postseason, averaging 16.9 points, 4.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.4 triples while shooting 44.3 percent from deep and serving as the Lakers' most effective offensive option behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis during the team's run to the Western Conference Finals. Reaves was rewarded for his strong play with a four-year, $56 million contract in the offseason, and he should have a chance to prove that last year was not a fluke as a full-time starter moving forward. There has been talk that Los Angeles intends to use Reaves more as a playmaker next season, potentially leading to a boost in his assist and scoring numbers. If he's able to make some strides there while maintaining his excellent shooting percentages, Reaves could provide mid-round fantasy value during the coming campaign.
Reaves put together a promising rookie season in 2021-22, much to the surprise of many. While he ended well outside the top 250, he stepped things up over the final two months, flirting with 12-team value. Coming into this season, there has been speculation he could enter the starting lineup, although it could be an open competition in camp. While a starting role would open up more playing time, Reaves will likely remain more of a role player than a pivotal piece. Managers in deeper formats could consider him with a last pick, at least until we get word on just where he fits in the rotation.
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Out again with calf strain
GLos Angeles Lakers
Calf
December 26, 2025
Reaves was diagnosed Friday with a Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
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Exits Christmas Day game
GLos Angeles Lakers
Calf
December 25, 2025
Reaves will not return to Thursday's game against the Rockets due to left calf soreness, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
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Hits for 17 in return
GLos Angeles Lakers
December 24, 2025
Reaves (calf) recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 132-108 loss to Phoenix.
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Coming off bench in return
GLos Angeles Lakers
December 23, 2025
Reaves is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Suns on Tuesday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
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Will play Tuesday
GLos Angeles Lakers
December 23, 2025
Reaves (calf) will play in Tuesday's game against the Suns, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be moved
GLos Angeles Lakers
December 6, 2025
League executives believe Reaves is the top asset in a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sidery notes that Reaves along with some expiring contracts would work in terms of the salary cap. He does question whether the Lakers would be willing to part with Reaves, however, as the 27-year-old guard is averaging 29.3 points, 6.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.9 three-pointers on 52.5 percent shooting.
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