Austin Reaves questionable, Quentin Grimes out vs. Hawks
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The Los Angeles Lakers face another roster shakeup ahead of their Monday night matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, as Austin Reaves remains uncertain for action while Quentin Grimes is officially out. Reaves, who played through illness in Sunday’s win over the Detroit Pistons—his strongest performance of the season—has been battling a sickness since arriving in Detroit on Saturday.
Grimes, who exited the Pistons game during the second half, was ruled out after negative x-rays, leaving the Lakers without two key guards. With Luka Dončić returning to the lineup, the team’s depth could be tested if Reaves also sits, potentially pushing Cameron Carr into a more prominent role for the first time this season.
The Lakers’ ability to maintain their recent form while playing shorthanded will be on full display as they kick off a road trip with back-to-back games.