After missing the last 19 games due to a calf strain injury suffered in the Christmas Day showdown with the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 25, risi

After the loss against New York, LeBron James himself pointed to Austin Reaves’ absence as a major factor behind the team’s inconsistency

As the Lakers prepare to play against the Wizards, Luka Dončić has been downgraded to questionable for the game, while Austin Reaves has the same status, although his is an upgrade that hints at his potential return.

Play-by-play action for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA game from February 3, 2026 on ESPN.