Lakers could get star guard star back Friday at Washington

Lakers could get star guard star back Friday at Washington

After being sidelined for over a month, Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves could make his return to the floor on Friday night against the Washington Wizards.

Austin Reaves Questionable To Play Friday For Lakers

Fifth-year guard Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s contest at Washington, the Lakers announced on their injury report (Twitter link via Brad Turner of The Los Angeles Times). Reaves, who is widely expected to become a free agent this summer, has been out since December 25 after sustaining a Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain. The gastrocnemius is the largest and most powerful muscle in the calf. In 23 appearances this s…