Latest Austin Reaves injury news is big blow for Lakers

Austin Reaves, a key player for the Los Angeles Lakers, has been sidelined due to a left heel injury sustained during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The injury occurred when Reaves landed awkwardly on the court, causing him to exit the game without returning. Initially, X-rays showed no significant damage, and head coach JJ Redick confirmed the injury to be a bruise.

However, recent updates reveal that Reaves will miss Sunday's critical matchup against the Phoenix Suns. This news comes as a major setback for the Lakers, who are set to face off against the Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, with tip-off scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Reaves, who has been averaging 24.7 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 12 games this season, along with a 51.3% field goal percentage and 40.9% three-point accuracy, will be absent from the team's lineup.

Other notable absences include Cameron Carr, who is battling an illness, and Collin Sexton, who is dealing with a laceration on his right eye. The Lakers will need to find a way to cope with these setbacks as they prepare for the challenging match against their crosstown rivals.