Reaves has been with the team at practices and, in the past two days, has been seen taking shots after sessions and wearing his basketball shoes, signaling on-court work as his recovery progresses.
Doctors had projected Reaves’ return to be four to six weeks from the initial injury report on April 4, and the guard is not yet back in game action. He’s not due for re-evaluation for at least a week, and the team remains cautious about an exact timeline.
In a standout season, Reaves appeared in 51 games and averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists on 49% shooting, numbers the Lakers are eager to have back as soon as possible.
The NBA recently released the full first-round schedule, which gives the Lakers several rest days between games. If the series goes to six games, the timing could align with Reaves’ original four-week return window, though no official timetable has been set.
While Doncic’s status remains uncertain and Reaves’ return is still to be determined, Reaves’ on-court activity offers a positive sign for a Lakers team hoping to extend their playoff run and bring back their leading scorer as quickly as safely possible.
