Lakers head coach J.J. Redick expects Anthony Davis to return to action after dealing with plantar fasciitis. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Center Trey Jemison joined the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-way contract on Wednesday, and with Anthony Davis missing Friday night’s game, the former UAB standout made his first appearance for the NBA team.

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The Los Angeles Lakers face the Brooklyn Nets on January 17, 2025, with uncertainty over LeBron James' participation due to a foot injury. Other key players like Anthony Davis and Christian Wood are also injured.

Sitting just four games above .500 and having lost three of their last four games, the Los Angeles Lakers could use a bit of a spark. L.A. is also dealing with

D’Angelo Russell, facing the Lakers for the first time since last month’s trade, was sharp off the bench and kept the Nets in striking distance throughout the night.

The Brooklyn Nets head to Intuit Dome to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Nets are 14-26, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 21-17, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.

The Los Angeles Lakers might face the Brooklyn Nets without Bronny James, who is questionable due to an illness. Key players like Anthony Davis and LeBron James are also on the injury report. Bronny's potential absence could disrupt his rookie momentum and impact the team’s performance,

With NBA two-way contracts not counting against the salary cap, teams can essentially rotate players throughout the season. With three two-way contract spots available per team, it’s become a good way to evaluate players on a sort of trial and error basis.

Stephen Curry injured his left ankle in the final minutes of the Golden State Warriors victory over Washington on Saturday night and is considered day to day. Curry left the game with just over a minute to play after getting tangled with the Wizards’ Jordan Poole.

While LeBron James had a good 28-point game against the Brooklyn Nets, fans are wondering about his status for the Clippers game.