Shams Charania: Lakers star Anthony Davis has MCL sprain in left knee and will miss at least four weeks, team says.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Minimum four-week absence for Anthony Davis, Lakers say, after an MRI confirms a left knee sprain.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 6:17 PM
Minimum four-week absence for Anthony Davis, Lakers say, after an MRI confirms a left knee sprain.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 6:17 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers rule out Anthony Davis for tomorrow’s game vs Chicago Bulls after determining he has an MCL sprain in his left knee – 6:16 PM
Lakers rule out Anthony Davis for tomorrow’s game vs Chicago Bulls after determining he has an MCL sprain in his left knee – 6:16 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
At least four weeks for Anthony Davis with a sprained MCL. Another blow for the Lakers. The good news is that it could have been, and looked like it might be, worse. – 6:14 PM
At least four weeks for Anthony Davis with a sprained MCL. Another blow for the Lakers. The good news is that it could have been, and looked like it might be, worse. – 6:14 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
An MRI revealed a MCL sprain for Anthony Davis, the Lakers announced. He will be reevaluated in approximately four weeks, the team says. – 6:14 PM
An MRI revealed a MCL sprain for Anthony Davis, the Lakers announced. He will be reevaluated in approximately four weeks, the team says. – 6:14 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers’ status report for tomorrow’s game against the Bulls. Trevor Ariza is QUESTIONABLE once again… And half the team is OUT, including Anthony Davis: pic.twitter.com/x5hZ5z3cvI – 6:14 PM
Lakers’ status report for tomorrow’s game against the Bulls. Trevor Ariza is QUESTIONABLE once again… And half the team is OUT, including Anthony Davis: pic.twitter.com/x5hZ5z3cvI – 6:14 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Update on Anthony Davis from the Lakers…
AD MRI UPDATE
Revealed left knee MCL sprain
To be re-evaluated by team doctors in approximately 4 weeks
@ESPNLosAngeles – 6:14 PM
Update on Anthony Davis from the Lakers…
AD MRI UPDATE
Revealed left knee MCL sprain
To be re-evaluated by team doctors in approximately 4 weeks
@ESPNLosAngeles – 6:14 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers say Anthony Davis got MRI that revealed a left knee MCL sprain.
Will be re-evaluated by team doctors in approximately 4 weeks. – 6:12 PM
Lakers say Anthony Davis got MRI that revealed a left knee MCL sprain.
Will be re-evaluated by team doctors in approximately 4 weeks. – 6:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
An MRI on the left knee of Anthony Davis revealed an MCL sprain. Davis will be re-evaluated by Lakers team doctors in about 4 weeks. – 6:10 PM
An MRI on the left knee of Anthony Davis revealed an MCL sprain. Davis will be re-evaluated by Lakers team doctors in about 4 weeks. – 6:10 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers say Anthony Davis has a left knee MCL sprain. He will be re-evaluated by the team doctors in approximately four weeks. – 6:10 PM
The Lakers say Anthony Davis has a left knee MCL sprain. He will be re-evaluated by the team doctors in approximately four weeks. – 6:10 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Lakers star Anthony Davis has MCL sprain in left knee and will miss at least four weeks, team says. – 6:10 PM
Lakers star Anthony Davis has MCL sprain in left knee and will miss at least four weeks, team says. – 6:10 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
It just occurred to me that the Lakers used seven players yesterday that have made an All-NBA Team at some point: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, DeAndre Jordan and Isaiah Thomas. I’m guessing they’ve done that with Dwight as well. – 4:01 PM
It just occurred to me that the Lakers used seven players yesterday that have made an All-NBA Team at some point: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, DeAndre Jordan and Isaiah Thomas. I’m guessing they’ve done that with Dwight as well. – 4:01 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Brad Turner @BA_Turner
The @latimessports has @Dan Woike with: Lakers’ Anthony Davis to undergo MRI exam Saturday after suffering knee injury latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 12:05 PM
The @latimessports has @Dan Woike with: Lakers’ Anthony Davis to undergo MRI exam Saturday after suffering knee injury latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 12:05 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Dave McMenamin @mcten
From last night: Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI on his left knee in Chicago on Saturday. It will be the third time he’s had the knee evaluated in the last week es.pn/32a1qCf – 10:16 AM
From last night: Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI on his left knee in Chicago on Saturday. It will be the third time he’s had the knee evaluated in the last week es.pn/32a1qCf – 10:16 AM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Anthony Davis leaves game with knee contusion , MRI set for Saturday nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/18/ant… – 7:40 AM
Anthony Davis leaves game with knee contusion , MRI set for Saturday nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/18/ant… – 7:40 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI after tweaking his left knee #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/12… – 2:56 AM
Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI after tweaking his left knee #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/12… – 2:56 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI in Chicago on Saturday on his left knee. – 12:59 AM
Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI in Chicago on Saturday on his left knee. – 12:59 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on AD’s injury: “Hopefully it’s something minor and he can get back soon, but we’ll find out more tomorrow.” – 12:57 AM
Frank Vogel on AD’s injury: “Hopefully it’s something minor and he can get back soon, but we’ll find out more tomorrow.” – 12:57 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron said he asked AD how he’s doing after that collision with McDaniels forced him out of the game, and Davis said they’d find out more tomorrow when he gets further testing. – 12:50 AM
LeBron said he asked AD how he’s doing after that collision with McDaniels forced him out of the game, and Davis said they’d find out more tomorrow when he gets further testing. – 12:50 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on concern for AD: “My concern is always for his health. … You wish for the best.” – 12:49 AM
LeBron on concern for AD: “My concern is always for his health. … You wish for the best.” – 12:49 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on asked AD about his knee injury: “He said we’ll find out more tomorrow.” – 12:47 AM
LeBron on asked AD about his knee injury: “He said we’ll find out more tomorrow.” – 12:47 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Tough night for the LakeShow, Minnesota wins 110-92…Much bigger concern is the health of AD…Injury did not look good (further testing tomorrow)
Next up for the Lakers, Sunday in Chicago vs the Bulls… – 12:42 AM
Tough night for the LakeShow, Minnesota wins 110-92…Much bigger concern is the health of AD…Injury did not look good (further testing tomorrow)
Next up for the Lakers, Sunday in Chicago vs the Bulls… – 12:42 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Wolves 110, Lakers 92
The Lakers are 16-14 at the 30-game mark. Their greatest concern right now: Anthony Davis’ left knee, which the team dubbed a contusion ahead of further evaluation. LeBron James had 18 points. Isaiah Thomas scored 19.
Up next: at Chicago on Sunday. – 12:41 AM
Final: Wolves 110, Lakers 92
The Lakers are 16-14 at the 30-game mark. Their greatest concern right now: Anthony Davis’ left knee, which the team dubbed a contusion ahead of further evaluation. LeBron James had 18 points. Isaiah Thomas scored 19.
Up next: at Chicago on Sunday. – 12:41 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Anthony Davis, Left knee contusion…Out for remainder of game…Further testing tomorrow in Chicago – 12:24 AM
Anthony Davis, Left knee contusion…Out for remainder of game…Further testing tomorrow in Chicago – 12:24 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Officially a left knee contusion for Anthony Davis; Lakers say he’ll undergo further evaluation Saturday in Chicago. – 12:23 AM
Officially a left knee contusion for Anthony Davis; Lakers say he’ll undergo further evaluation Saturday in Chicago. – 12:23 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers say that Anthony Davis will not return because of a left knee contusion and will undergo further evaluation in Chicago on Saturday. – 12:21 AM
The Lakers say that Anthony Davis will not return because of a left knee contusion and will undergo further evaluation in Chicago on Saturday. – 12:21 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers say Anthony Davis has a left knee contusion and will not return tonight. He will be further evaluated with more testing in Chicago. – 12:21 AM
The Lakers say Anthony Davis has a left knee contusion and will not return tonight. He will be further evaluated with more testing in Chicago. – 12:21 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis will not return tonight due to a left knee contusion. He’ll undergo further testing in Chicago tomorrow. – 12:21 AM
Anthony Davis will not return tonight due to a left knee contusion. He’ll undergo further testing in Chicago tomorrow. – 12:21 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Tough to watch a player as talented as Anthony Davis constantly dealing with injuries. One thing after the other even in the same game (ankle, knee). Feel for him because I think the “soft” narrative and “what if” will follow him the rest of his career. – 12:07 AM
Tough to watch a player as talented as Anthony Davis constantly dealing with injuries. One thing after the other even in the same game (ankle, knee). Feel for him because I think the “soft” narrative and “what if” will follow him the rest of his career. – 12:07 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Wolves 85, Lakers 65
AD exited the game with a left knee injury. The Wolves went on a run after he left and have outscored the Lakers in each of the three quarters. Kent Bazemore leads LA with 11 points. LAL is shooting 39.3% and has 16 TOs. KAT has 28 points. – 12:06 AM
Third quarter: Wolves 85, Lakers 65
AD exited the game with a left knee injury. The Wolves went on a run after he left and have outscored the Lakers in each of the three quarters. Kent Bazemore leads LA with 11 points. LAL is shooting 39.3% and has 16 TOs. KAT has 28 points. – 12:06 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers down Big in Minnesota, 85-65…Waiting for update on Anthony Davis – 12:05 AM
Lakers down Big in Minnesota, 85-65…Waiting for update on Anthony Davis – 12:05 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jaden McDaniels fell directly into the leg of Anthony Davis, just after LAL had trimmed the lead to 3.
Davis limped off the floor, and LAL have struggled since, understandably worried about him, and Minnesota pushed its lead quickly 72-58. – 11:57 PM
Jaden McDaniels fell directly into the leg of Anthony Davis, just after LAL had trimmed the lead to 3.
Davis limped off the floor, and LAL have struggled since, understandably worried about him, and Minnesota pushed its lead quickly 72-58. – 11:57 PM
Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
Folks clowning AD like LeBron didn’t shove a player into his knee 🤦🏾♂️ – 11:57 PM
Folks clowning AD like LeBron didn’t shove a player into his knee 🤦🏾♂️ – 11:57 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Isaiah Thomas has as many points for the Lakers as LeBron James and Anthony Davis through two quarters.
Imagine hearing that as recently as, like, Tuesday. – 11:22 PM
Isaiah Thomas has as many points for the Lakers as LeBron James and Anthony Davis through two quarters.
Imagine hearing that as recently as, like, Tuesday. – 11:22 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Towns is just cooking Anthony Davis. Whatever he wants, he’s taking. – 11:16 PM
Towns is just cooking Anthony Davis. Whatever he wants, he’s taking. – 11:16 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Interested to see if the Lakers adjust and put Westbrook on KAT in the second half.
That’s what I’d do, and then bring AD as the roaming doubler. – 11:12 PM
Interested to see if the Lakers adjust and put Westbrook on KAT in the second half.
That’s what I’d do, and then bring AD as the roaming doubler. – 11:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis turned his right ankle late in the 1st Q, one in which the Lakers shot only 6 for 20, and traili 23-16.
Wolves also shot poorly (9 for 29), making just 1 for 16 3’s, but had 6 offensive rebounds, and also took advantage of 5 LAL TO’s to allow for 9 more shots. – 10:46 PM
Anthony Davis turned his right ankle late in the 1st Q, one in which the Lakers shot only 6 for 20, and traili 23-16.
Wolves also shot poorly (9 for 29), making just 1 for 16 3’s, but had 6 offensive rebounds, and also took advantage of 5 LAL TO’s to allow for 9 more shots. – 10:46 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Wolves 23, Lakers 16
Anthony Davis exited late in the quarter with an apparent ankle injury. The two teams combined to shoot 15 of 49 (30.6%). The Lakers were 0 of 10 on 3s. The Wolves were 1 of 16. Minnesota’s offensive rebounding (6) gave them some easy points. – 10:45 PM
First quarter: Wolves 23, Lakers 16
Anthony Davis exited late in the quarter with an apparent ankle injury. The two teams combined to shoot 15 of 49 (30.6%). The Lakers were 0 of 10 on 3s. The Wolves were 1 of 16. Minnesota’s offensive rebounding (6) gave them some easy points. – 10:45 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis was down on the floor clutching his right leg/shin as the game went to timeout. After being attended to by the training staff, AD got up and limped to the locker room. – 10:42 PM
Anthony Davis was down on the floor clutching his right leg/shin as the game went to timeout. After being attended to by the training staff, AD got up and limped to the locker room. – 10:42 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
KAT hitting Anthony Davis with a “too small”. Oh dear. pic.twitter.com/9PwTPMkB8W – 10:41 PM
KAT hitting Anthony Davis with a “too small”. Oh dear. pic.twitter.com/9PwTPMkB8W – 10:41 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Davis took a tumble and is holding his right foot/ankle. – 10:40 PM
Anthony Davis took a tumble and is holding his right foot/ankle. – 10:40 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Karl-Anthony Towns is playing like a man possessed. He’s already up to 10 pts on 4-for-5 shooting in the first six minutes and he just had another bucket waived off. He is going right at Anthony Davis’ chest every time he catches the ball on offense. – 10:29 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns is playing like a man possessed. He’s already up to 10 pts on 4-for-5 shooting in the first six minutes and he just had another bucket waived off. He is going right at Anthony Davis’ chest every time he catches the ball on offense. – 10:29 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Watched a lot of KAT over the years. These past three games are the calmest and coolest, in terms of focus on the game, I’ve seen maybe ever.
Two methodical and-1s on Anthony Davis here in the first two minutes. – 10:19 PM
Watched a lot of KAT over the years. These past three games are the calmest and coolest, in terms of focus on the game, I’ve seen maybe ever.
Two methodical and-1s on Anthony Davis here in the first two minutes. – 10:19 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
KAT vs. AD
Pat Bev vs. Russ
D’Angelo vs. his old team
And that guy LeBron.
Should be a fun night. – 10:11 PM
KAT vs. AD
Pat Bev vs. Russ
D’Angelo vs. his old team
And that guy LeBron.
Should be a fun night. – 10:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Minnesota:
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Kent Bazemore
Wayne Ellington
Russell Westbrook – 9:33 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Minnesota:
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Kent Bazemore
Wayne Ellington
Russell Westbrook – 9:33 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
AD is here. One of his warmups today is jumpers starting from the free throw line, then taking a step or two back every time he makes a shot. Once he reaches half court, he starts stepping back in through the same process. pic.twitter.com/9Yk0NY9ZXX – 8:07 PM
AD is here. One of his warmups today is jumpers starting from the free throw line, then taking a step or two back every time he makes a shot. Once he reaches half court, he starts stepping back in through the same process. pic.twitter.com/9Yk0NY9ZXX – 8:07 PM
More on this storyline
Kyle Goon: Russell Westbrook said he’s “praying for the best” on Anthony Davis’ knee and “that’s all you can do.” -via Twitter @kylegoon / December 18, 2021
Dave McMenamin: LeBron on his discussion with AD after his knee injury: “We asked him how he’s doing and he said we’ll find out more tomorrow and that’s all we know” -via Twitter @mcten / December 18, 2021
Dave McMenamin: Source familiar with Anthony Davis’ left knee injury tells ESPN, “so far all is in good structure, but want to take another image.” -via Twitter @mcten / December 18, 2021