Will Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves play tonight? Lakers release injury report ahead of NBA match vs Wizards

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Will Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves play tonight? Lakers release injury report ahead of NBA match vs Wizards
Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic in the frame (Images via Getty)

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Reaves is suffering from a left calf injury, while Doncic is recovering from left ankle soreness

Reaves has not played since Christmas Day with the calf injury

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Washington Wizards as they meet in the upcoming game of the ongoing NBBA 2025-26 regular season. Ahead of the clash, the 17-time NBA champions released the status report vs Wizards for tonight. 

Will Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves play tonight in Lakers vs Wizards NBA game?

According to the Lakers’ injury report released on Friday, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are listed as questionable on January 30. Reaves is suffering from a left calf injury, while Doncic is recovering from left ankle soreness. 

The Slovenian hurt his ankle during the Lakers’ 99-129 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the other hand, Reaves has not played since Christmas Day with the calf injury. Following this, the franchise has been cautious with the star player and is not hurrying until he is 100% fit.

Amid his absence, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have stepped up to take over the jo while Doncic and LebRon James continue to lead the side. Meanwhile, JJ Redick’s side has three games left on its road trip, which will begin tonight against the Wizards. The Lakers are currently 6th in the Western Conference with a 28-18 record. 

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