The Los Angeles Lakers have been advised to deal Austin Reaves to the Pelicans for two wings suited to play alongside Luka Doncic.

Austin Reaves has missed the last three games for the Los Angeles Lakers due to a calf injury, including Saturday’s disappointing 103-88 loss to their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Lakers were also without starting guard Reaves (left calf strain) and starting center Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) on Thursday night against the Jazz.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will miss at least one week with a mildly strained left calf. Reaves will miss at least the Lakers' next two games, according to the timeline set out by the team Friday.

According to the Lakers coach, the Purple and Gold will likely be without two of their core players in their next game. Luka Doncic last played in the Lakeshow's 103-88 loss to the Clippers on Saturday, while Austin Reaves has been out for three games. Reaves last played in the Purple and Gold's 132-119 loss to the Spurs on Dec. 10.

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