Summary
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers have had a disagreement over an MRI scan for Austin Reaves. The Mavericks insist their medical team did the scan correctly, while the Lakers' coach JJ Redick claims the wrong area was scanned. Reaves has a muscle injury that will keep him out for 4 to 6 weeks.
Key Facts
- The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025.
- The Lakers' head coach, JJ Redick, said the Mavericks' medical team scanned the wrong area in an MRI for player Austin Reaves.
- The Mavericks responded, saying they followed standard protocols and did the scan correctly.
- Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury.
- Reaves is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks due to his injury.
- Both Reaves and Luka Doncic have been top scorers for the Lakers this season.
- Luka Doncic is also injured with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will miss remaining regular-season games.
- The Lakers recently lost a game to the Mavericks, and their record is 50-28.
