Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves remain out ‘indefinitely’

The Lakers have been without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for nearly two weeks, and that isn’t changing entering the playoffs.

Coach JJ Redick said after Tuesday’s practice, the first before the Lakers’ first round series against the Rockets, that the team’s star guards remain sidelined and there isn’t an update on their status. 

“They’re out indefinitely,” Redick said. “I’m not going to have an update for you this week. They’re out indefinitely.”

Game 1 of Lakers-Rockets is scheduled for Saturday (5:30 p.m. tipoff) at Crypto.com Arena. 

Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) both suffered their regular season-ending injuries during the Lakers’ April 2 road loss to the Thunder.  

Reaves was at the Lakers’ practice facility on Tuesday and was seen shooting on the court during the portion of practice that was open to media members.

While wearing slides, Reaves participated in a free throw shooting contest at the end of practice, missing a trio of free throws to the delight of his teammates. He made a corner 3-pointer before walking off the court.

Doncic, who went to Spain to receive treatment on his injured hamstring, will return to the United States on Friday, sources told the California Post.

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