The Los Angeles Lakers are managing a series of injury concerns following a recent victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Head coach JJ Redick addressed the media on Friday to provide clarity on the status of his key players, “according to reports from the team.”
Star guard Luka Dončić, who exited the game after tweaking his ankle, is expected to be available for the upcoming contest against the Phoenix Suns.
Dončić previously informed reporters that he felt good shortly after the incident, “as noted by Yahoo Sports.”
Meanwhile, Austin Reaves is listed as day-to-day with a bruised heel, though the injury is not considered severe enough to require imaging.
Regarding the decision to bypass medical scans, Redick explained, “AR, based on his physical evaluation and how he was feeling yesterday, we opted against imaging.”
The team plans to include Reaves on the injury report on Saturday at 5 p.m., “the coach stated to reporters.”
Despite the recent scares, the duo remains the highest-scoring pair of teammates in the league, with Dončić averaging 38.6 points per game and Reaves contributing 24.7 points per game.
Additional roster depth is also being monitored, as guard Collin Sexton suffered a laceration above his right eye after colliding with Bucks guard Ryan Rollins.
While Sexton required stitches, medical staff have officially ruled out a concussion, “according to the Yahoo Sports coverage.”
Redick noted that Sexton is likely in a similar recovery position as Reaves.
The Lakers are scheduled to face the Phoenix Suns this Sunday at 1 p.m. PT in Phoenix, “per the latest team updates.”
Fans remain optimistic that the team has successfully dodged any serious long-term fallout from these recent physical setbacks, “as reported by the outlets.”