Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Lakers star listed as ‘probable’ versus Nets
Eight-time All-Star striker Anthony Davis is about to return to his highly-anticipated Lakers.
Davis, who last played on December 17, has seen his team go 7-10 in 17 games since, falling below the 500 with a defeat to the Heat on Sunday, January 23.
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While he was sidelined in Miami, Davis was initially listed as having problems before being ruled out, a sign that his return will be sooner rather than later, but for how long?
Below, find the latest update on Davis’ status ahead of the Lakers’ upcoming games.
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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?
According to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Davis is expected to return to action on Tuesday, January 25 against the Nets after being listed as “probable” in the official injury report.
Anthony Davis is scheduled to play tomorrow in Brooklyn, and is listed as “probable.”
Davis looked great playing 2v2, high speed before the game in Miami, and obviously reacted well to that.
– Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) January 24, 2022
After Davis injured his right knee on Friday, December 17, a magnetic resonance imaging machine showed a sprained MCL in his right knee. Initial reports indicate that his knee will be reevaluated in 4 weeks.
Los Angeles’ visit to Miami is the second of a six-game trip, which continues with trips against the Nets, 76ers, Hornets and Hawks.
Lakers fixtures 2021-22
Day | Protest | Time (ET) | National Television |
January 25th | at Nets | 7:30 pm | TNT |
January 27 | at 76ers | 7:30 pm | TNT |
January 28 | at Hornets | 7:30 pm | ESPN |
January 30th | at Hawks | 1:00 pm | – |
February 2 | vs. Trail Blazers | 10 pm | – |