The returning Lakers star will reportedly come off the bench against the Suns.
As Austin Reaves makes his return on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers will mainly prioritize his condition.
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves
MIN: 36.92
PTS: 27.76 (63.37%)
REB: 5.57
As: 6.71
ST: 1.05
BL: 0.19
TO: 3.33
GM: 21
Reaves will come off the bench for the Lakers on their road matchup against the Suns, as the five of LeBron James, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and Nick Richards headline the team's starting five.
Reaves has missed the last three games for the Lakers after going down with a calf strain.
Several teams have applied successful, strict playing restrictions to their stars. Zion Williamson, who missed time because of a groin injury, has led the Pelicans to a five-game win skid while coming off the bench.
The Spurs saw good benefits as well from managing Victor Wembanyama's calf injury, as the French star led them to four consecutive victories as a reserve.
The Lakers certainly aim they get similar benefits from Reaves, who is averaging a career-high 27.8 points, 6.7 assists and 5.6 boards.
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