Lakers not rushing Austin Reaves back after injury

Austin Reaves will miss the Lakers’ Sunday road game against the Phoenix Suns as he recovers from a bruised left heel. The team is allowing the injury to heal gradually, signalling that it is not rushing the guard back.

Reaves had negative X-rays after Wednesday’s win over Milwaukee and did not practise on Saturday. Rookie Cameron Carr is also out with an illness, while Collin Sexton, Adou Thiero and Bronny James are listed as questionable. Sexton said he felt well after practising, but would see how he felt after the flight.