The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon, with several players sidelined by injuries. Austin Reaves has been ruled out with a left heel contusion and bone bruise, while Bronny James is questionable with an illness. Collin Sexton is also questionable for Los Angeles' matchup with Phoenix because of a right orbital laceration.
Reaves suffered the injury after an awkward landing during Wednesday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He did not practice ahead of Sunday's game, and coach JJ Redick confirmed that the guard would miss the contest. Reaves is averaging a career-high 24.7 points while shooting 40.9% from three-point range across 12 games this season.
Austin Reaves' injury status vs. Suns
According to the NBA's injury report, Reaves will miss Sunday's game as he continues to deal with a bruised left heel and bone bruise. His absence is a significant setback for the Lakers, who are riding a seven-game winning streak.
Bronny James is questionable with an illness. Cameron Carr has also been ruled out because of an illness. Quentin Grimes is available despite wearing a splint on his right finger, while Adou Thiero remains questionable with a left ankle sprain.
Sexton is listed as questionable against Phoenix with a right orbital laceration. Mark Williams remains out following left shoulder surgery.
The Lakers enter the matchup with an 11-2 record, while the Suns are 5-6. Los Angeles will likely need Luka Doncic to shoulder more of the offensive responsibility without Reaves. Doncic is averaging 38.6 points, 7.6 assists, and 7.5 rebounds this season.
Los Angeles Lakers injury report
Article Continues BelowAustin Reaves: Out (left heel contusion/bone bruise)
Cameron Carr: Out (illness)
Bronny James: Questionable (illness)
Quentin Grimes: Available (right finger splint)
Collin Sexton: Questionable (right orbital laceration)
Adou Thiero: Questionable (left ankle sprain)
Phoenix Suns injury report
Mark Williams: Out (left shoulder surgery)