Lakers: Anthony Davis Has Abdominal Strain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In a Week

The Lakers didn't provide an injury update for Anthony Davis following Tuesday's loss to Philadelphia, but didn't need much time to give one today. Scans confirmed an abdominal strain, and the team said he'd be sent back to Los Angeles and then re-evaluated again in about a week. Big picture, it could be worse, but it still means LA will likely be without its star for at least four games, potentially a few more. And as we've seen (and saw very clearly last night) the Lakers do not perform well, especially on defense, when Davis isn't available. So what's next? Well, the Lakers have to take a look at their pre-deadline strategy, and try and get some clarity. If they're confident it's a 1-3 week injury, does Rob Pelinka proceed as he would have had Davis not been injured? Does he try to push harder for a center, maybe even overpaying a little, in order to fill the gap? It's not going to be easy for the Lakers to tread water with Davis on the sidelines.  HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelSuper Bowl 59 is here, And there’s no better way to make every play more exciting than with FanDuel Sportsbook. New customers can bet just FIVE DOLLARS, and if you win, you’ll score TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in Bonus Bets. Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started.  Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of Super Bowl Fifty-Nine. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.