Frank Vogel: Anthony Davis will play center when he returns

Ryan Ward: Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis will play “a lot of the five” when he gets back from injury. Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mike Trudell @ LakersReporter Frank Vogel, asked about Anthony Davis when he returns, said …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Frank Vogel, asked about Anthony Davis when he returns, said the direction the Lakers will likely go in is Davis starting at the 5, and LeBron playing backup 5, at least for the base/initial looks. – 5:03 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis will play “a lot of the five” when he gets back from injury. – 5:03 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/jtZ8cSNmt2 – 3:00 PM

Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Getting buckets? Easy. These photo shoots?… Different story. #ad @StateFarm @Chris Paul pic.twitter.com/26UlVDeMb3 – 2:39 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
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Jabari Young @JabariJYoung
Interesting convos in the #Metaverse watching the game…
#NBA has to get a better lineup of games though… but telling you, this will be big for league if they continue to develop with #Meta … personalized ad opportunities, and the courtside angle 💯🔥
#Sports #Business pic.twitter.com/qyLr03k7hs – 9:04 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
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Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: duncdon.supportingcast.fm
Listen: omny.fm/shows/duncd-on… – 2:00 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: 13 in 100 (Eastern Conference 1.9.22) w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/5AUfT38YSr
Dunc’d On Total Access members get this episode ad-free, plus our other 4 pods per week. Subscribe: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/iOpch5FLD0 – 12:00 PM

Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: The Return of Klay Thompson; CLE/GSW with @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/SKrY8sQY2L – 11:30 AM

Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: 13 in 100 (Eastern Conference 1.9.22) w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: duncdon.supportingcast.fm
Listen: omny.fm/shows/duncd-on… – 11:00 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Dunc’d On Total Access members get this episode ad-free, plus our other 4 pods per week. Subscribe: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/WMbAEl7FMI – 9:00 AM

Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: The Return of Klay Thompson; CLE/GSW with @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDCqWYd pic.twitter.com/c5isFyiy0m – 8:30 AM

Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: 13 in 100 (Eastern Conference 1.9.22) w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: duncdon.supportingcast.fm
Listen: omny.fm/shows/duncd-on… – 8:00 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel admits Anthony Davis has been “doing some shooting” but won’t give an official update on his status. – 12:12 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Great news Laker Fans, Anthony Davis out here shooting around… pic.twitter.com/lOSI2NgYBT – 9:01 PM

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
AD working out with brace on left knee pic.twitter.com/ROKq19yzIj – 9:00 PM

NBA Math @NBA_Math
Western All-Stars, determined by RPR MVP Predictor:
Starters
G: Stephen Cury
G: Donovan Mitchell
F: Nikola Jokic
F: LeBron James
F: Rudy Gobert
Reserves:
G: Ja Morant
G: Chris Paul
F: Karl-Anthony Towns
F: Anthony Davis
F: Deandre Ayton
WC: Devin Booker
WC: Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/CD8uw2psGS – 11:02 AM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jaren Jackson Jr. yesterday:
✅ 26 PTS
✅ 8 REB
✅ 5 BLK
✅ 10-10 FT
Jackson Jr. and Anthony Davis are the only players in the NBA this season to record multiple games with at least 25 points and five blocks.
The only other player to record even one such game is Jae’Sean Tate. pic.twitter.com/cWYsgsiM1k – 10:41 AM

More on this storyline

At least Anthony Davis was spotted on the court before the game going through an individual workout, the first time he’s done so publicly since spraining a knee ligament against Minnesota on Dec. 17. Davis moved well on the injured leg despite wearing a bulky brace on the knee. Sources said the brace was merely precautionary and that the prognosis for Davis’ recovery is still good. The Lakers are scheduled to provide an update on Davis’ recovery as early as this weekend, though his return isn’t expected to closely follow. -via Los Angeles Times / January 10, 2022
Kyle Goon: Anthony Davis out on the court, shooting with a knee brace. He was jumping rope a little earlier. pic.twitter.com/xmfdeCojoV -via Twitter @kylegoon / January 10, 2022