Austin Reaves, who’s slated to enjoy a career year with the Lakers, received an unfortunate injury diagnosis on Friday night that’ll negatively impact the 27-year-old guard and the Lakers. “Austin Reaves has a mild left calf strain, per the Lakers," ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported on X/Twitter. "Will be reevaluated in approximately one week."

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Unfortunately for the Lakers, Reaves' hot streak has hit a road bump. The team announced on Friday that the 27-year-old has been diagnosed with a calf injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined for at least seven days. Lakers reporter Dan Woike of The Athletic was among the first to break the news on social media.

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There is growing chatter around the Lakers potentially pursuing a more modest roster upgrade rather than standing completely still.