The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-104, on Tuesday night on the road. On top of that, Lakers star Anthony Davis played just nine minutes after suffering an injury. On Wednesday, it was reported that Davis would be out for at least a week due to an abdominal strain.
With the trade deadline looming, the Lakers face a crucial decision—add a true center to support Anthony Davis or gamble on his health for the rest of the season.
The Los Angeles Lakers will likely have backup big man Jaxson Hayes for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hayes has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game as he is diagnosed with right shoulder soreness.
Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is set to miss at least one week due to an abdominal injury he suffered on Tuesday against the 76ers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked with a string of big men in recent weeks. Additional depth at the center position is a genuine area of need. Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes are yet to show they’re reliable options for a potentially deep playoff run.
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Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked with a string of big men ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. JJ Redick’s team is short on depth at the center position. Both Jaxson Hayes and Christian ...
Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.
With Anthony Davis out for the next week, that won't change the Lakers' plans as far as what they do at the trade deadline.