Lakers’ Anthony Davis suffers sprained thumb against Nets

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis experienced a sprained thumb in the team’s preseason game in China versus the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

However, it appears that it’s only a minor injury as initial exams revealed a Grade 1 sprain without any ligament harm, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The 26-year-old had maintained good health in the two seasons prior to 2018-19, appearing in 75 games in both seasons. However, he was limited to 56 games last year because of injuries and an ongoing trade saga with the New Orleans Pelicans.

He missed three games early on with a sprained right elbow and nine games midseason with a sprained left index finger. When healthy, though, Davis is one of the best big men in the league.

A six-time All-Star, Davis had been the Lakers’ top target since he requested a trade out of New Orleans. While the Lakers were incapable to get a deal done during last season, they landed him during the offseason, adding a co-star alongside four-time MVP LeBron James.

Although the Lakers spent the summer trying to fill out a roster to complement the James-Davis duo, they do not have much size. Should AD miss time, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee would see more action.

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The addition of Davis immediately brought championship-or-bust expectations for the purple and gold.

Now, the top priority in L.A. is making sure Davis is healthy for the pursuit of banner No. 17. He suffered the injury swatting at the ball midway through the first quarter. He started at center as the Lakers employed a small-ball lineup, surrounding him with LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley and Danny Green.

Davis initially stayed in the game, getting the thumb taped during a break in the action, but then retreated to the locker room between the first and second quarters, and an ice pack was taped to his right hand.

He concluded with six points on 2-for-7 shooting, three rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 12 minutes. Both of his baskets came off assists by James.

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