Lakers at Suns Injury Report
The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns, with both teams now out of the NBA Cup. With tournament implications off the table, the focus shifts to health, rotations, and momentum as both teams look to gain ground in the Western Conference.
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— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) December 14, 2025
Los Angeles comes into this game with a major injury headline, as Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in one week. It is a tough blow for the Lakers, who are still searching for rhythm after recently getting LeBron James back from a back injury.
Offensive consistency has been an issue for Los Angeles outside of its stars, and losing Reaves places even more pressure on the supporting cast to step up.
Lakers and Suns Injury Reports
With Reaves sidelined, the Lakers will need increased offensive production from their role players if they want any chance of winning on the road. Shot creation, spacing, and ball movement will be critical, especially against a scrappy Suns team that can capitalize quickly on their opponents’ lapses.
Lakers Injury Report
- Austin Reaves (Out) — Mild left calf strain
- Maxi Kleber (Out) — Back injury
Suns Injury Report
- Isaiah Livers (Out) — Hip
- Dillon Brooks (Day-to-Day) — Achilles
- Devin Booker (Out) — Groin
Phoenix is dealing with injury concerns of its own, most notably the absence of Devin Booker, which significantly impacts their offensive firepower. With Booker sidelined and Dillon Brooks’ status uncertain, it may be difficult for the Suns to find their own offensive success.
Both teams enter tonight’s matchup short-handed, making execution, defensive effort, and bench production key factors. As tip-off approaches, final injury updates and lineup adjustments could play a major role in determining the outcome of this Western Conference matchup.
