Lakers vs Cavaliers Injury Report: Reaves, Mobley Out
The Lakers-Cavaliers injury report will play a major role as the Los Angeles Lakers head to Cleveland tonight for their first matchup of the season. Any trip to Cleveland carries extra significance for LeBron James, as he faces the franchise where he delivered a historic championship.
Both teams enter this matchup playing strong basketball as of late, led by MVP-caliber seasons from Luka Dončić and Donovan Mitchell. The two stars currently rank inside the top five in scoring this season and are set for a highly anticipated head-to-head battle.
While tonight’s matchup has all the makings of a high-scoring showdown, injuries have been a recurring storyline for both teams this season and could play a major role in how the game unfolds.
Lakers Injury Report
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Austin Reaves (Out) – Calf injury
Although there was optimism surrounding a potential return, Reaves will remain sidelined as he continues to recover.
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— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 28, 2026
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Adou Thiero (Out) – MCL sprain
Cavaliers Injury Report
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Luke Travers (Out) – Hamstring
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De’Andre Hunter (Probable) – Right knee soreness
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Darius Garland (Out) – Toe injury
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Sam Merrill (Probable) – Sprained right hand
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Evan Mobley (Out) – Expected to miss at least one week with a calf injury
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Max Strus (Out) – Foot injury
Although Los Angeles has dealt with several key injuries throughout the season, the Lakers appear to be trending in the right direction health-wise. With Reaves expected back soon, the Purple and Gold could be nearing full strength at the right time. Cleveland, meanwhile, continues to navigate injuries to several core pieces, making sustained success more difficult.
Regardless of the outcome, tonight’s game offers another special moment as one of the game’s greatest players returns to his hometown — possibly for the final time — to put on a show for the Cleveland crowd.
