Had the Lakers extended the best-of-seven series against the Timberwolves to a Game 6, they very likely would've been significantly short-handed.

It has since been revealed that Reaves was playing through a left big toe sprain during the playoffs, an injury that typically requires 2–4 weeks of recovery. Reaves reportedly "gutted it out" despite the injury, but he wasn't walking on the affected foot during off days.

Lakers' Austin Reaves expresses his disappointment following a tough playoff series. Read about his goals for the offseason.