Austin Reaves Ruled Out for Lakers' Playoff Opener

Austin Reaves has been ruled out for the Lakers' opening-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 left oblique strain suffered on April 2. Although he has participated in free throw drills during recent practices, he remains sidelined alongside teammate Luka Doncic, who is out with a hamstring injury. The Lakers are looking to benefit from a spaced-out playoff schedule as they manage their injured roster.