Even though there isn’t an update on the return-to-play timelines for either of the Lakers injured star guards, coach JJ Redick shared encouraging news about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Rockets.
Reaves has started his return-to-play protocol, which includes one-on-one on-court work, while Doncic will be starting his “soon”, according to Redick, who emphasized there isn’t a timeline for either player.
When asked what a return-to-play progression looks like for Reaves, Redick responded, “That’s above my pay grade.”
Doncic (left hamstring) and Reaves (left oblique) have been sidelined since suffering their regular season-ending injuries on April 2.
ESPN reported on Tuesday that Reaves has a chance to come back later in the series, adding that Doncic remains sidelined indefinitely.
Games 3 and 4 are in Houston are Friday and Sunday, respectively.
