Lakers stars Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves earn different status’ for battle with Suns

Luka Doncic is expected to be available and Austin Reaves is listed as day-to-day ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Suns on Sunday. Their status is encouraging for a team that has won seven consecutive games and leads the league with an 11-2 record.

Reaves has a bruise on his left heel after leaving Wednesday’s 123-112 win over Milwaukee; X-rays were negative, and he and the medical staff decided further imaging was unnecessary. Doncic tweaked his right ankle in the same game, but coach JJ Redick said he was fine. Collin Sexton is also day-to-day after stitches for a cut above his eye, with concussion ruled out, while Quentin Grimes expects to return from a sprained finger after taking part in practice.