Austin Reaves Listed as Day-to-Day Following Left Heel Bruise

Coach JJ Redick announced Austin Reaves is day-to-day after X-rays on his left foot came back clean following an injury against Milwaukee.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is considered day-to-day with a left heel bruise, coach JJ Redick announced Friday. Reaves exited the Lakers' 123-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday during the third quarter. The injury occurred when he landed awkwardly on his left foot following a missed fast-break dunk. While Reaves underwent X-rays at the arena that returned clean, the team decided against further medical imaging after evaluating his condition Thursday morning.

Redick provided additional updates on the roster as the 11-2 Lakers prepare for a Sunday matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Luka Doncic is expected to be available after turning his right ankle late in the win against Milwaukee. Backup guard Collin Sexton is also day-to-day; he was cleared of concussion symptoms but required stitches above his right eye following an unintentional head-butt with Ryan Rollins.

Quentin Grimes returned to the live portion of practice on Friday after missing two games with a sprained right pinkie finger. Grimes reported that swelling has decreased after jamming the finger during a game against the Pistons. During the three-day break, Redick utilized a 21-page analytics presentation and film sessions to review the team's offensive and defensive identities, despite Los Angeles currently holding the best record in the NBA.