Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves recently underwent an MRI on his sore back, and the results came back negative. The MRI revealed no structural damage, a positive sign for Reaves and the Lakers.

Reaves has been dealing with soreness in his back since the Lakers' 112-109 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. He missed the Lakers' subsequent game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, and his status for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors is currently up in the air.

The results of Reaves' MRI were a welcome relief for both the player and the Lakers. No structural damage means that Reaves' injury is not as serious as initially feared. He will likely miss some time due to the soreness, but he is expected to make a full recovery.

Reaves has been a valuable player for the Lakers this season, averaging 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He has started 17 games in place of the injured Anthony Davis and has shown a knack for hitting big shots and making plays for others.

The Lakers have been dealing with a number of injuries this season. In addition to Reaves, Anthony Davis remains out with a foot injury, and LeBron James is dealing with a sore right ankle. The Lakers will need Reaves to return to the lineup as soon as possible to help them maintain their playoff position.

The Lakers breathed a sigh of relief when the results of Austin Reaves' MRI came back negative. Reaves is a key part of their rotation, and his absence would have been a significant blow. The Lakers will now hope that Reaves can make a quick recovery and return to the lineup soon.

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