Anthony Davis returning on Friday?

Chris Haynes: My @NBAonTNT Report: Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis targeting a return Friday, star LeBron James anticipated to miss Thursday in SLC and Kendrick Nunn expected to be shelved for remainder of season.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
FWIW, Stanley Johnson and Malik Monk were emphatic during the postgame that even without LeBron and AD, they should to do better. I imagine there’s a level of “don’t think of us as helpless scrubs” mentality fueling them. Won’t likely produce many wins, but pride is pride. AK – 10:44 PM Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
I’ve been saying that *IF THE LAKERS GET HEALTHY*, with LeBron and Anthony Davis they’re a team others might not want to play in the postseason.
But if things stay like this, the Lakers are a team no one will have to play. pic.twitter.com/TA619AC6Iv – 10:18 PM Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Russell Westbrook on if LeBron/AD can’t go next game: “Just got to compete. That’s it. That’s all you got to do.” – 10:06 PM Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Stanley Johnson said LAL simply got their butts kicked, and that being down 30 is unacceptable regardless of who’s out.
Of course, no LeBron or AD “decreases our chances of winning,” he said, makes it tougher on everyone, but: “We have to figure out ways to win without them.” – 10:03 PM Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Mavs 128, Lakers 110
The Lakers drop to 31-44. The loss knocks them to 11th in the West and out of the Play-In tournament due to SAS holding the tiebreaker. LA will likely be without LeBron James and Anthony Davis for at least one more game.
Up next: at Utah on Thursday. – 9:40 PM Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Wenyen Gabriel just limped off the floor and headed to the locker room with LAL’s training staff, with under 4 minutes to play in Dallas.
He’s the only big to play tonight for LAL, with AD/LeBron (who plays big defensively) out and Howard playing just 5 minutes. – 9:31 PM Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
A breezy 32, 10 and 10 in 24 minutes for Luka Doncic tonight.
Mavs up 101-74 halfway through the third against the LeBron-and-AD-less Lakers … so we’ll see how much longer he stays out there. – 9:00 PM Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
My @NBAonTNT Report: Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis targeting a return Friday, star LeBron James anticipated to miss Thursday in SLC and Kendrick Nunn expected to be shelved for remainder of season. pic.twitter.com/UuZSXPlWT9 – 8:29 PM Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL continue to struggle with LeBron and AD in street clothes, trailing 71-46 with 2:41 left in the half.
Mavs are getting good shots on most trips, and hitting 59% overall, 52.4% from 3 (11 makes) and 14 of 15 FT’s with only 2 turnovers. – 8:26 PM Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
The Lakers allowed 43 points in the first quarter in Dallas.
A loss tonight would leave them tied for No. 10 with San Antonio.
Both LeBron and AD are out. – 8:03 PM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers call their second timeout in just over six minutes as Luka Doncic continues to bury them. He’s got 15 points, more than the Lakers who trail 23-12 without LeBron and AD. – 7:47 PM Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka has 15 points in 6: 12 of playing time so far. The Mavericks are up 23-12 on the Lakers and the Mavericks are treating the visitors like a team without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. – 7:47 PM The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are out tonight.
Austin Reaves: pic.twitter.com/lJiuzQ3UFp – 7:12 PM Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Mavericks likely to see a lot of Dwight Howard tonight with both LeBron and AD ruled out. pic.twitter.com/oFCmrLLE4A – 6:17 PM Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis both out for Lakers vs Mavs – 6:11 PM Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Frank Vogel said LeBron James and Anthony Davis are officially out tonight vs. Mavs.
4th missed opportunity for Luka vs. LeBron in the last 6 Mavs-Lakers games. – 6:02 PM Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Lebron James and Anthony Davis will not play tonight against the Mavs. – 6:02 PM Bill Oram @billoram
Frank Vogel says both Anthony Davis and LeBron James will both miss tonight’s game vs. Dallas. – 6:01 PM Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both out in Dallas, Frank Vogel says. – 6:01 PM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron and AD are both officially out tonight in Dallas. – 6:01 PM Dave McMenamin @mcten
Frank Vogel says LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both out tonight in Dallas. – 6:01 PM Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron and AD, both listed as doubtful earlier, are out at Dallas tonight. – 6:01 PM Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Cleveland State AD Scott Garrett has signed an extension through 2026, source told @stadium. Base pay up to $205K with an additional $15K annually in supplemental salary.
Garrett currently looking to replace Dennis Gates – who left for Missouri. – 3:27 PM Miles Bridges @MilesBridges
The next spot on the @Dunkaroos All Dunkaroos Team goes to a guy keeping it strong at the rim! Welcome @WalkerKessler13 to the team! Let’s show them why kickin it old school is always in style! #90sstyle #Ad pic.twitter.com/Vr88lAogLz – 2:08 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1962, the @Los Angeles Lakers Elgin Baylor and Jerry West became the first teammates in NBA history to each score at least 40 points in the same playoff game.
The feat has been accomplished five times since, most recently by Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday (April 21, 2018). pic.twitter.com/xnsoFn3FFF – 2:01 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: 8 East Teams (3.28.22) w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/4oHQyUcC55 – 2:00 PM Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
#Lakers‘ embracing the win-now approach may lead them to a foolish mistake with Anthony Davis.
#LakeShow #NBA
sportscasting.com/lakers-win-now… – 1:45 PM Brad Townsend @townbrad
LeBron James, Anthony Davis still listed as doubtful as of the 12:30 p.m. injury report. – 1:35 PM Chiney Ogwumike @chiney
Tonight on ESPN & ESPN2, it’s time to get the @McDAAG games back on the court! 💯🔥
Congrats to the class of 2022, welcome to the @McDonalds All American club! #WhereHypeBecomesLegacy #ad pic.twitter.com/sLchS0Ilqk – 1:28 PM Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We discuss LeBron potentially missing time, AD closer to a return, and whether either should play at all. Plus, Lakers social media playing favorites with players? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leb… – 12:59 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The only thing they’re getting is the 8th seed. If they somehow get that, they get the #Suns, who are beasts. Beasts. I respect LeBron and AD. I just don’t see how you’re beating them 4 out of 7.”
Brian Windhorst addressing whether #Lakers should shut down LeBron James. #ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ylS8mK8QMr – 11:28 AM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: 8 East Teams (3.28.22) w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDCqWYd pic.twitter.com/ielTChwBro – 11:00 AM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: 8 East Teams (3.28.22) w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDCqWYd pic.twitter.com/gagrrsd5XK – 8:00 AM Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
San Antonio takes care of business in Houston and moves to 31-44 on the season, just a half-game behind the Lakers.
If the Lakers lose in Dallas tomorrow night (both LeBron and AD are doubtful), the Spurs move into 10th place in the Western Conference. – 10:26 PM Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
‘Lakers Talk’ starts at 7p…
-Risk of missing the ‘Play In’ Tournament
-Do teams in West care to take Lakers out of playoff picture?
-AD closer to return + latest on Lebron’s injuries
Guest: @Brad Turner from the @latimessports
@ESPNLosAngeles – 9:32 PM

More on this storyline

Bill Oram: Frank Vogel calls the injury to LeBron James “the latest and maybe biggest blow to our psyche,” which doesn’t exactly hint at an imminent return. -via Twitter @billoram / March 29, 2022 Brad Townsend: Frank Vogel says LeBron James and Anthony Davis will NOT play tonight. -via Twitter @townbrad / March 29, 2022 Ryan Ward: Frank Vogel on LeBron’s ankle: “He definitely has some swelling from the ankle sprain.” He’ll be listed as DOUBTFUL for tomorrow’s game vs. Mavs. -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / March 28, 2022