Austin Reaves Sidelined for Remainder of Season

Austin Reaves is officially out for the remainder of the season due to injury. His absence, alongside teammate Luka Doncic, has significantly impacted the Lakers' postseason outlook and backcourt rotation. In response to the depth issues caused by these injuries, the Lakers have signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-year contract to bolster the roster as the team reflects on a challenging end to their 2025-26 campaign.