Reaves Out for a Month: Lakers' Woes Deepen Amidst Injury Crisis

• Austin Reaves will miss approximately four weeks due to a Grade 2 strain in his left calf, confirmed by the Lakers.
• The injury occurred on Christmas Day, halting Reaves' breakout season where he was posting career-high stats and eyeing an All-Star selection.
• This is a significant blow to the Los Angeles Lakers, who have lost three straight and six of their last ten games.
• Head coach JJ Redick publicly criticized the team's effort, stating, "We don’t care enough right now," and vowed for "uncomfortable" sessions.
• The Lakers, currently 19-10 and fourth in the West, face a tough 15-game schedule without Reaves, including matchups against the Nuggets and Spurs.

Why It Matters: Lakers face tough road ahead as key player Austin Reaves is sidelined for a month with a calf injury.