Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (hip) is deemed probable for Wednesday's game versus the Sacramento Kings. It's the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers, so it's no surprise to see Davis show up on the injury report with a left hip spasm originating from Nov. 6's meeting with the Heat in Miami. The four-time All-NBA big man has been phenomenal in Hollywood this season, presenting top-five 9-category fantasy numbers with 23.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and NBA-best 3.3 blocks per game. If Davis unexpectedly needs to miss Wednesday's Pacific Division matchup, Christian Wood would become a budget DFS play and piece of exposure to an attractive game environment featuring an implied 235.5-point total.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (groin, hip) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The superstar big man was listed as probable for each of the last two games and played his normal role in both of them. That being said, it's likely that Davis once again plays in this game, but there's always the chance of a setback. Also, Tuesday is the front end of a back-to-back set, so possibly the Lakers want to rest Davis in one of those games. If Davis sits, Christian Wood would be asked to take on a bigger role in the rotation which should lead to increased fantasy value.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis led the team to a 116-110 win over Portland on Sunday, dropping a game-high 30 points with 13 rebounds, six assists, and three blocks across 41 minutes of action. Davis hit half of his 20 field-goal attempts and continued his impressive job at the charity stripe with a 10-for-12 effort. With LeBron James (calf) ruled out for the contest, Davis was in a great position to perform, and he didn't let fantasy managers down. The eight-time All-Star had an injury scare last week, but he missed only one game, and a dominant 41-minute performance is proof that it wasn't a serious issue. Davis is averaging a double-double with 23.9 points and 12.0 rebounds, and he's also been the league's best shot-blocker early in the season with 3.0 swats a night.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (groin, hip) is expected to suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 30-year-old experienced spasms during the matchup with the Miami Heat on Monday and missed the following game against Houston. However, he returned for Friday's win over the Phoenix Suns, amassing an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double in 36 minutes. With LeBron James (calf) questionable, the Lakers could certainly use Davis on the floor, especially since he would likely take on more of the scoring load.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (hip, groin) is active for Friday's clash with the Suns. The 30-year-old suffered multiple injuries in Monday's game in Miami, keeping him out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Without question, Davis will be closely monitored. However, he should see his usual workload, meaning fantasy managers can put him back into the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (hip/groin) has been upgraded from questionable to probable on Friday for the team's in-season tournament game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar big man missed the team's last game due to a left adductor spasm and they suffered a huge loss to the Houston Rockets. With Davis back in the lineup against a banged-up Suns team, that should mean big stats for fantasy managers who took the injury risk and drafted him. The 30-year-old has scored 26 or more in five of his seven games this season and was able to post a 30-point, 12-rebound double-double against the Suns the last time they faced off.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The big man is banged up heading into this game after suffering a hip/groin injury during Monday's contest. Davis said that he's going to play, but fantasy managers should wait until the team confirms that. His absence would likely mean bigger roles for Jaxson Hayes (ankle) and Christian Wood. Possibly, Rui Hachimura (concussion) gets more minutes as well. The Lakers would likely use a committee approach to fill the void, but Wood would probably gain the most fantasy value here.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (groin) finished with nine points, six rebounds, four assists, and a block during Monday's loss to the Miami Heat. Davis logged only 25 minutes in this one and was held out in the fourth quarter after experiencing groin discomfort in the first half. Fortunately, the 30-year-old said he will play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Of course, anything can change before then, so if he doesn't suit up, Christian Wood would likely fill the void in the lineup. Wood has averaged 8.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks this season. Yet, he should surpass those marks if he moves into the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis bounced back from a lackluster game against the Denver Nuggets to post a huge performance against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The 30-year-old ended the game with 30 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, three steals, three blocks, and two turnovers while shooting 10-for-17 from the floor and 9-for-10 from the charity stripe. He also knocked down a three in the process. Davis delivered across the board and these kinds of performances are exactly why fantasy managers took the risk of drafting him in the earlier rounds despite his injury history. He should continue to put up big numbers as long as he's on the floor.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis scored 13 points in Friday's loss to the Warriors. He added six rebounds, four assists, and a steal. The 30-year-old went 3-for-8 from the field in this one. However, outside of that, he has played well during his three preseason appearances. Davis is coming off a terrific 2022-23 campaign, averaging 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. He also logged 56 games, his most in the last few years. The Lakers are hoping for an NBA Championship, so the expectations for Davis are high entering the year. His name has already been in the MVP heading into the season, but his fantasy outlook isn't as favorable, considering he's had issues staying on the court throughout his career. There's also been talk about utilizing Davis at the power forward spot, so his three-point percentage needs to improve, or it could negatively impact category participants.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's exhibition contest against the Sacramento Kings. The team hasn't disclosed why Davis is out, but it's assumed that he's sitting out for rest purposes. LeBron James and Austin Reaves are also sitting out without injuries, so it's assumed the Lakers are just giving their players some extra rest. Davis registered 15 points and five rebounds during the preseason opener. He'll be a top tier fantasy option at center, assuming he can stay healthy. However, Davis has struggled to stay on the court throughout his career, so fantasy managers know the risk when drafting him.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis helped the team hit 20 triples against Brooklyn in Monday's preseason game, and head coach Darvin Ham wants to see him being even more involved in outside shooting. "I want him, if he can -- I know he won't do it, but maybe he'll shock me -- but I've requested to see six three-point attempts a game," Ham said Tuesday. "Three per half, at least. I wouldn't put that on him if I didn't think he was capable." Davis averaged only 1.3 attempts from deep last season and finished with an ugly 25.7 percent efficiency. His career-high for threes attempted per game is from his debut campaign with the Lakers, when Davis took 3.5 shots a night and made 33 percent of them. He is a 30 percent career shooter from downtown. Davis has already been a fantasy monster when healthy, and his stock would receive a further boost if he can develop into a consistent outside threat.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis has an ambitious plan for the 2023-24 NBA season, saying he wants to play in all 82 regular-season games. The injury-prone big man was limited to only 56 appearances a season ago and hasn't managed more than 75 outings across an entire campaign during his 11-year career. However, Davis' offseason work has been praised by Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and general manager Rob Pelinka, so it seems like he has certainly given his all to stay available for the team for an entire season. After being declared the "face of the franchise" by LeBron James during Monday's media day, 2023-24 promises to be a pivotal year for Davis.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis has impressed the team with his work in the offseason and appears primed for a big campaign. "He's had a tremendous summer, really going to work on his body, his game," head coach Darvin Ham said of Davis via the NH ExperienceTV YouTube Channel. Davis has always been a fantasy beast when healthy, but the injury-prone big man hasn't been able to hit his full potential. There's hope in L.A. of him finally putting everything together for a monster campaign, with general manager Rob Pelinka noting this week that Davis is only starting to head into "the peak" of his prime at 30 years old.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has signed a new contract extension with the organization. The superstar big man has signed a three-year, $186 million max extension to remain with the Lakers through 2028. His $62 million annual extension is the richest in NBA history. Davis has been a stud when healthy, but keeping him on the court has been the biggest problem throughout his career. Last season, Davis averaged 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.0 blocks across 34.0 minutes. He's a top-10 pick in redraft leagues, but his health remains the biggest question mark.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly expected to offer superstar forward/center Anthony Davis a contract extension in the near future. While "there's no time crunch on that", ESPN's Brian Windhorst believes "there is an expectation that the Lakers do make some sort of offer this week, or at least show their intention to make such an offer". It coincides a bit with a recent report that Davis is likely to extend his Lakers contract prior to October's training camp. The 30-year-old owns two years remaining on his current deal with an early termination option for the 2024-2025 campaign. Davis averaged 25.9 points on a career-high 56.3% field-goal shooting, 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.0. blocks, and 1.1 steals in 34.0 minutes across 56 games last season.

The Los Angeles Lakers and center Anthony Davis are reportedly expected to come to terms on a contract extension prior to training camp. ESPN's Dave McMenamin "expects some sort of an agreement to be reached" and he is "fairly confident that Anthony Davis will come into training camp with an extended deal". Camps won't open league-wide until October 3, so there's still ample time for the two sides to hash out a possible deal before then. The 30-year-old holds two years left on his current contract with an early termination option for the 2024-2025 season. Davis had arguably his best campaign with LA yet in 2022-2023. The eight-time All-Star accrued first-round fantasy value, boasting 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.0. blocks, and 1.1 steals with a career-high 56.3% field-goal shooting in 34.0 minutes per game over 56 contests.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis had 21 points and 14 rebounds as the team's season finished with a 113-111 loss to Denver Monday. He registered his fifth consecutive double-double and once again came up big on the defensive end with three blocks and a steal, but Davis can't be happy about his 6-for-15 shooting, especially in a situation where a couple of more makes from his part could've won the game and extended the team's season. AD completed the postseason averaging 22.6 points, 14.1 rebounds and 3.1 blocks. Now, if he could only stay healthy for a whole season. The Brow sat out 26 games during his fourth year in L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis was very close to a 20-20 game in Saturday's 119-108 defeat to Denver, leading the team with 28 points and grabbing 18 rebounds. AD added two blocks to his tally and handed out one assist while shooting 11-for-18 from the field and 6-for-8 at the free-throw line. This was a nice bounce-back performance from Davis after he struggled to score in Game 2. Davis has been inconsistent with his performances throughout the postseason, but the team badly needs another big outing from him in Monday's Game 4 to avoid getting swept.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis put up the completely opposite type of offensive game that he did in Game 1. In Game 2 on Thursday night, he posted 18 points on 4-for-15 shooting while adding 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and four blocks. Davis is, arguably, the most important player on the team if the Lakers want to reach the NBA Finals. Michael Malone game planned against Davis this time around after he dropped 40 points in a tight loss in Game 1. His response to that game plan will be very important in Game 3 as they go back to Los Angeles.