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• Injury Updates: Vanderbilt, Kawhi, Giannis, Suggs, Anderson, Allen
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who hasn’t played since February 1 due to a right midfoot sprain, is targeting a Game 3 return, a source familiar with the situation tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN. According to McMenamin’s source, Vanderbilt has been ramping up his workouts in the past couple weeks and had one of his most […]...2024See also Jarred Vanderbilt
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• Lakers’ Anthony Davis Could Play vs. Warriors Despite Hurting Eye AgainAccording to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis could play against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday (4/9) despite hurting his eye again. Davis aggravated a left eye injury and was ruled out of the second half of the Lakers’ 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday (4/7). Davis was inadvertently […] The post Lak...2024See also Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers Notes: Davis, Playoff Picture, Hayes, LeBron
Anthony Davis left Sunday night’s game with another injury to his left eye, but the Lakers are optimistic that he’ll be available Tuesday against Golden State, a source tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Davis was hurt when Minnesota’s Kyle Anderson accidentally struck him in the face on a putback dunk late in the first quarter. […]...2024Visit the page Anthony Davis
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• Lakers’ Jalen Hood-Schifino Undergoes Successful Back Surgery
Lakers rookie guard Jalen Hood-Schifino underwent successful back surgery on Thursday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). In particular, Hood-Schifino underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin adds that no timetable for recovery was provided (Twitter link). While nothing is confirmed, it would be surprising if he played again this regul...2024Click for news about Jalen Hood Schifino
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• Christian Wood To Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery On Left Knee
Lakers big man Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin tweet. Back on Feb. 21, the Lakers reportedly felt Wood’s knee soreness was relatively minor and that he’d be back in action in a couple of […]...2024Check it out Christian Wood
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• Pacific Notes: Davis, Russell, Thomas, Gordon, Curry, Green
Lakers center Anthony Davis was forced to leave Saturday night’s game against Golden State because of an eye contusion, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The injury happened in the first half when Davis was accidentally hit in the face by Trayce Jackson-Davis while making a layup. He was able to play a few more minutes, […]...2024Check it out Curry Green
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• Lakers’ Anthony Davis Could Miss Time With Eye InjuryLos Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis was forced to exit Saturday’s 128-121 loss with a left eye injury and could potentially miss some time. Davis suffered a corneal abrasion, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. His eye was swollen shut and his vision impaired following the game, added Dave McMenamin of ESPN. More specifically, Davis […] The post Lakers’ Anthony Davis Could M...2024Check it out Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers’ LeBron James Out Against BucksNBA legend LeBron James will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is dealing with a left ankle injury. BREAKING: LeBron James (ankle) is OUT tonight against the Bucks — Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) March 8, 2024 According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, LeBron’s left ankle pain is being caused by “wear […] The post...2024See also LeBron James -
• Lakers Notes: Castleton, James, Davis, Schedule
Lakers two-way center Colin Castleton has been diagnosed with a right wrist fracture, the team announced on Sunday. He will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin relays (Twitter link). Castleton has made seven cameo appearances in the NBA this season. He signed his two-way deal in July after going undrafted out of […]...2024Click for news about Colin Castleton
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• Lakers Notes: LeBron, Longevity, Bronny, More
The Lakers may be without star forward LeBron James for their first game after the All-Star break, as he’ll be undergoing left ankle treatment this week, tweets Dave McMenamin of ESPN. L.A. faces Golden State on Thursday. An All-Star starter, James played 14 minutes in Sunday’s exhibition game but sat out the second half to […]...2024Check it out LeBron James
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• Lakers Notes: Dinwiddie, LeBron, Russell, Reaves, Injuries
After going through his first practice with the Lakers on Monday, veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie explained why he chose Los Angeles over the Mavericks when he became a free agent last week, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “The two situations kind of felt like this: Let’s say you were a kid and you got […]...2024Check it out Spencer Dinwiddie
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• Lakers’ Vanderbilt To Miss Several Weeks Due To Foot Injury
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is expected to be out for several weeks due to a right foot injury, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin of ESPN. According to ESPN’s duo, Vanderbilt will undergo further evaluation on his mid-foot area to see if the ailment is one that might sideline him for an even longer […]...2024See more Jarred Vanderbilt
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• Lakers Notes: James, Vanderbilt, Russell, Christmas Game, Injury Report
LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points against Oklahoma City on Saturday as the Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak. James looked at it as a meaningful victory, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “We needed this win,” James said. “We didn’t want to end the road trip in a losing effort. … To come […]...2023See also LeBron James
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• Injury Notes: Vanderbilt, Beal, Magic, Nets
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been cleared by team doctors to begin a return to play progression, tweets Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Vanderbilt, 24, has yet to make his 2023/24 regular season debut, missing all 10 of the Lakers’ games due to left heel bursitis. Since he’s been sidelined for several weeks and has been […]...2023See more articles Jarred Vanderbilt
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• Injury Notes: Davis, Hayes, Jones, Herro, C. Thomas
After previously expressing optimism that he wouldn’t miss additional time with the injury, Lakers big man Anthony Davis was ruled out of Wednesdays game vs. Houston due to left hip spasms, as Dave McMenamin of ESPN writes. The Lakers were also without reserve center Jaxson Hayes, who is dealing with a left ankle sprain, McMenamin […]...2023See more Anthony Davis
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• Injury Updates: Lakers, Vassell, Booker, J. Murray
The Lakers were missing a few rotation players for Saturday’s 19-point road loss to Orlando. Prior to the game, head coach Darvin Ham offered updates on those injured players, as Dave McMenamin of ESPN relays (via Twitter). According to Ham, the Lakers anticipate having Rui Hachimura (concussion) and Taurean Prince (left patellar tendonitis) back “sooner […]...2023Continue with Darvin Ham
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• Anthony Davis, Lakers Expected To Sign Extension Before CampOn the most recent episode of The Lowe Post, ESPN's Dave McMenamin said the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis are likely to sign an extension. McMenamin said that extending Davis' deal is far more likely than the Lakers trading Davis. "Anthony Davis in Rob's (Pelinka) estimation is someone that has represented the Lakers really well, citing how he played through his foot injury last year as a m...2023See more articles Anthony Davis -
• Reports Conflict On Whether Lakers Will Be Interested In Signing Anthony Davis To ExtensionAnthony Davis becomes eligible for a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers this August worth approximately $167 million over three seasons. Davis signed a five-year, $190 million contract with the Lakers during the 2020 offseason following their championship. There are differing views whether the Lakers intend to sign Davis to an extension or wait until 2024 to settle his future. "Certain...2023Visit the page Anthony Davis
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• Source Close To LeBron James Expects Him To Play Next SeasonLeBron James is expected to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season, a source close to James told ESPN's Dave McMenamin. James floated the possibility of retirement following the Lakers' Game 4 loss in the Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets. James faces an offseason with a potential surgery and an uncertain roster. James will be entering his 21st NBA season if he continues to pla...2023See also LeBron James -
• Pacific Notes: James, Moneke, Vezenkov, Suns’ Coaching Job, Winger
LeBron James twisted his left ankle in the late going of Game 2 against the Nuggets on Thursday but the Lakers’ superstar said he’ll play in Game 3, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. James, who has dealt with right foot problems this season, stepped on Anthony Davis‘ foot. “A little ankle [injury] isn’t going to […]...2023Continue with LeBron James
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• Early Reports Indicate Anthony Davis Avoided Concussion
The Lakers are hoping Anthony Davis will be ready for Friday’s Game 6 after leaving Wednesday night’s contest when he took an inadvertent elbow to the side of his head (video link), writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Davis and Warriors center Kevon Looney were battling for rebounding position midway through the fourth quarter when Looney’s […]...2023Check it out Anthony Davis
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• Lakers Notes: LeBron, AD, Russell, Bamba, Offseason
Lakers stars LeBron James (right foot soreness) and Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury) are both active for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, tweets Mark Medina of NBA.com. Both players had previously been considered game-time decisions, per Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). As Dave McMenamin of ESPN writes, the status of the team’s […]...2023See also LeBron James
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• Anthony Davis Still Has Bone Bruise In Foot, Overuse Increases Risk Of ReinjuryAnthony Davis has been on a back-to-back restriction since returning from his foot injury on January 25th. The bone spur fractured off the navicular bone and he's also dealing with the stress reaction. "It's out of the coaching staff's hands," said Dave McMenamin on the Hoop Collective Podcast about whether Davis plays in a back-to-back. "It's out of Anthony Davis' hands. As we've been told over ...2023See also Anthony Davis -
• Lakers Notes: LeBron’s Status, Reaves, Walker
With reports indicating that LeBron James is nearing a return from his right foot injury, the Lakers have upgraded his status for Sunday’s game against the Bulls from out to doubtful, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James has missed the last 13 games after suffering a tendon injury in late February. He tweeted on Thursday […]...2023See more articles LeBron James
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• L.A. Notes: Russell, SGA, AD, George, Clippers
Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell will miss Friday’s key matchup against the Thunder due to a right hip injury. Dennis Schröder will start in his place. “It’s not too serious, but serious enough where we need to manage him,” Ham said, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin (Twitter link). Ham added that Russell is considered day-to-day. The Thunder, […]...2023See also Angelo Russell
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• LeBron James to Make ‘Push’ to Play Sometime in Lakers’ Final Three Games
We may or may not see Lakers star LeBron James play again in the regular season, that much still seems to be up in the air. But per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, James is expected to try to return from a foot injury in the final week of the regular season. “A league source familiar […] The post LeBron James to Make ‘Push’ to Play Sometime in Lakers’ Final Three Games appeared fir...2023Continue with LeBron James
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• LeBron James Overheard Discussing His Return
NBA players get to know the staff at their home venues pretty well so it’s not uncommon for them to ask a player for an injury update. According to a man with great hearing – ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, this is exactly what happened at Crypto.com arena yesterday as a staff member asked LeBron when he […] The post LeBron James Overheard Discussing His Return appeared first on Basketball Fore...2023Read about LeBron James
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• LeBron Expected Back Before Regular Season Ends
LeBron James is expected to return before the end of the regular season, Lakers coach Darvin Ham told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and other media members on Sunday. James hasn’t played since Feb. 26 due to a tendon injury in his right foot. He was averaging 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists prior to the […]...2023Click for news about LeBron James
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• LeBron James Out of Walking Boot, Back with Lakers
Lakers star forward LeBron James has had his walking boot removed and is back with the team after about a week away, coach Darvin Ham said, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Everything is going according to plan.” Ham said. James sustained a right foot tendon injury in the first game after the All-Star break. The […] The post LeBron James Out of Walking Boot, Back with Lakers appeared...2023See more articles LeBron James
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• LeBron James, Lakers to ‘Monitor’ Foot Injury
Lakers star forward LeBron James suffered a right foot injury in Sunday’s comeback win over the Mavericks, but sounded as if it was nothing too serious. Then again, when it comes to James, it undoubtedly is something to watch “It’s been better. That’s for sure,” James said, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “But I definitely […] The post LeBron James, Lakers to ...2023Continue with LeBron James