While he’s inching closer and closer to his return, Austin Reaves will not provide the Lakers with a pre-Thanksgiving treat by getting back on the court on Wednesday. Prior to Tuesday’s game against the Knicks — where Reaves was initially listed as doubtful for the first time since his hamstring strain before being downgraded to out — head coach Frank Vogel still downplayed the likelihood of the unexpectedly crucial undrafted rookie’s return coming against the Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back.
“Still unlikely,” Vogel said. “He’s getting closer.