NBA Injury Report: Anthony Davis probable, Damian Lillard questionable, and more updates on Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson | March 14, 2023
NBA superstar Anthony Davis has been ruled probable yet again by the LA Lakers for Tuesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The right foot stress injury AD suffered last Dec. 16 continues to be the reason why he's on this report.
Davis, however, hasn't missed a game due to the same issue since Mar. 1 against the OKC Thunder. Barring any setbacks, he is expected to be available for the Lakers versus the Pelicans.
Anthony Davis (foot) probable for Tuesday.
The eight-time NBA All-Star had a sub-par game last Sunday as the Lakers lost 112-108 to the New York Knicks. AD admitted in the postgame interview that he was the biggest reason for their defeat but did not blame his right foot for his poor outing.
The Lakers are ninth in the bunched-up Western Conference with a 33-35 win-loss slate. They share the same record as the Pelicans and the OKC Thunder.
The 2020 NBA champ will be raring to lead his team and improve their record after a dismal performance the last time he played.
Meanwhile, Damian Lillard has been ruled questionable by the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard's availability is iffy due to tightness in his right calf.
The seven-time NBA All-Star was in street clothes Sunday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to the same issue. He has been upgraded to questionable for the Blazers' game against the New York Knicks.
Damian Lillard (calf) questionable for Tuesday.
Portland head coach Chauncey Billups informed the media after the loss to the Pelicans that "Dame Time" will be re-evaluated after Tuesday morning. Lillard will likely be a game-time decision ahead of tonight's matchup against the Knicks.
The Trail Blazers (31-37) are 13th in the Western Conference but are just two games behind the Pelicans (33-35) for the 10th spot. Having Damian Lillard back will improve their chances of winning and snapping a three-game losing slide.
Brandon Ingram: Right ankle sprain; Injured since: March 11, 2023
Brandon Ingram missed the New Orleans Pelicans' last two games due to a sprained right ankle. The former NBA All-Star suffered the injury in their 113-106 win over the Dallas Mavericks last Mar. 8.
New Orleans has upgraded Ingram to questionable for their game on Tuesday night versus the LA Lakers. He has, however, reportedly joined the Pelicans' last practice, which makes his return a possibility.
Brandon Ingram has sat out for the Pelicans' last two games with an ankle injury. He's questionable for tomorrow night's game against the Lakers
The Pelicans and the Lakers are two of several teams who are in a heated battle to at least make the play-in tournament. New Orleans will be looking to tie the season series at two games apiece to improve on their chances of barging into the pre-playoff tourney.
If Ingram is still unavailable, Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall and Dyson Daniels are expected to continue to see more playing time.
Zion Williamson: Right hamstring strain; Injured since: January 2, 2023
Zion Williamson's latest MRI showed that his troublesome right hamstring is healing. The NBA All-Star, however, will still be re-evaluated after a week.
If things go as expected, he could be given clearance to engage in basketball-related activities. Despite the positive news, the New Orleans Pelicans have not set a specific timetable for his return.
On the Zion Williamson front, sources say the Pelicans plan remains for him to rejoin the fray before the playoffs (if they make them).
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The NBA may have to wait until April to see him play again.