The Los Angeles Lakers have already been stricken by the injury bug early in the new NBA season.
Guard Dennis Schroder and center Thomas Bryant will be out for at least the next few weeks with thumb injuries. Forward Troy Brown Jr. missed the entire exhibition season and the first two games of the regular season with a back injury.
In addition, Anthony Davis took a hard fall on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. He left the game and returned shortly afterward, but he appeared to be in some pain for the remainder of the contest.
The good news is Davis and Brown are listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis and Troy Brown Jr. are probable for tomorrow’s game vs. Portland.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) October 22, 2022
Brown said his chances of playing will be based on how he feels in the hours leading up to the game.
Troy Brown Jr. on playing tomorrow: “That’s the plan.”
Said it depends on how the rest of today goes and how he feels tomorrow morning.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) October 22, 2022
With an 0-2 record, the Lakers badly need a win on Sunday, and with their lack of wing depth, Brown being able to play would certainly help.
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