Anthony Davis ‘very optimistic’ he’ll return this season but not 100% sure

Mike Trudell: Anthony Davis said he’s “very optimistic” about returning this season. Especially with the situation, an opportunity via the play-in tourney. He said he can’t be “100% sure,” due to how few games remain. Source: Twitter @LakersReporter …

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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams was also asked about the idea that Anthony Davis’ injury swung last year’s playoff series against the Lakers.
The fact that he’s wearing his WD > WS hat while giving his answer is a just a happy coincidence. pic.twitter.com/Hh7RBfFuzs8:26 PM

Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Anthony Davis to begin on the court workouts tomorrow. The sooner he gets back, the quicker he gets re-injured… – 8:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll never know.” #LakeShow coach Frank Vogel when asked if #Lakers beat #Suns in playoffs last year with healthy Anthony Davis.
Hurt knee LA up 2-1. Lost last 3. Davis returned Game 6, but re-aggravated it.
Monty Williams was asked same thing. Noted Chris Paul was hurt, too. pic.twitter.com/et2RwkEPNA8:08 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
It continues to amuse that Anthony Davis’ injury swung last year’s first-round playoff series to everyone in LA while Chris Paul played 5.5 of those 6 games with one arm – 7:59 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Asked by @Dave McMenamin for a percentage level of confidence that he will return, Anthony Davis says “I don’t know and I would love to say 100” percent, but knows there’s only so many games left.
But he also says about his potential to return this season: “I’m very optimistic about it.” – 7:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis said he’s “very optimistic” that he’s going to return this season, but he said he’s not 100 percent confident because there are only 16 regular-season games remaining. – 7:47 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis, speaking to us for the first time since his foot injury, said he’s stating to “Feel good … the swelling has definitely decreased … Got cleared today to do some shooting tomorrow. So I’m getting there.”
He said the main thing the last month was reducing swelling. – 7:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis is set to resume on-court shooting drills on Monday, per Frank Vogel. That will be close to the 4-week mark (Davis was hurt on Feb. 16). – 7:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
On court work and spot shooting
Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis will start to do those things tomorrow in the process of returning from a mid-foot sprain.
Will be first court work him. #Suns #Lakers #LakeShow7:36 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis will start light on-court work like shooting tomorrow. – 7:35 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Vogel said Anthony Davis will begin on-court activity tomorrow with spot shooting. – 7:34 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis will resume on-court work tomorrow with spot shooting and plans for his ramp-up will go from there. – 7:34 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis will begin on-court work (spot shooting) tomorrow. – 7:34 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on Anthony Davis: “He’s going to begin on-court work tomorrow.” – 7:34 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Anthony Davis reportedly out of walking boot, taking steps to return to play nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/13/ant…2:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Latest #Lakers injury report (10:30 a.m. ET) vs. #Suns.
Malik Monk (right shoulder soreness) PROBABLE
LeBron James (left knee soreness) and Talen Horton-Tucker (left ankle sprain) QUESTIONABLE
Anthony Davis (right mid-foot sprain) and Kendrick Nunn (right knee bone bruise) OUT – 11:02 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Anthony Davis injury update: Lakers star out of walking boot, to get another MRI on foot this week, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/antho…10:36 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
LeBron James (left knee soreness/effusion) and Talen Horton-Tucker (left ankle sprain) are listed as questionable for the Lakers tomorrow against the Suns. Malik Monk (right shoulder soreness) is probable.
Anthony Davis and Kendrick Nunn are out. – 8:08 PM

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