LOS ANGELES -- Lakers guard Austin Reaves has a left calf strain and will be reevaluated in approximately a week, the team announced Friday.
While calf strains routinely keep NBA players out of the lineup for a minimum of 2-4 weeks, the Lakers described Reaves' calf strain as "mild."
The 27-year-old guard has had a breakout season up to this point, averaging career highs in points (27.8), assists (6.7) and rebounds (5.6) while flirting with the 50/40/90 club (50.3% from the field, 36.9% from 3 and 87.5% on free throws).
However, he experienced a dip in production over the Lakers' past two games, averaging 13.0 points on 28.1% shooting.
Before L.A.'s 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, Lakers coach JJ Redick acknowledged the recent sche

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