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04-16-2021, 10:15 AM
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has been cleared for full-contact practice and his return to game action is imminent, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Thursday.
It has been a while since Vogel has had a reason to smile when asked about the health of his players. However, Vogel broke out a grin when asked about Davis being reevaluated by L.A.'s medical staff two months after leaving the lineup with a calf strain and tendinosis in his right leg.
"Good news," Vogel said.
Davis, 28, sat out Thursday's loss to the Boston Celtics and is "unlikely" to play in the Lakers' upcoming two-game set against the Utah Jazz on Saturday and Monday, according to Vogel. The coach left the door slightly ajar, though, adding it is "not out of the question" for Davis to make his return against Utah.
Vogel said with certainty that Davis will be eased into the workload he assumed before being sidelined Feb. 14 when he planted his foot wrong against the Denver Nuggets.
"Whenever it is that he returns, it's not going to be a full return to playing 30-something minutes a night," Vogel said. "Especially with the nature of practice and how shorthanded we are, he's going to have to use some games to try to get himself back in shape. So the first two games he's back will likely be short-minute performances."
Vogel said he would initially restrict Davis' playing time to the 15-minute range.
Davis averaged 22.3 points on 53.3% shooting, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.3 steals in 32.8 minutes this season before getting hurt.
The Lakers went 13-14 in the 27 straight games Davis missed coming into Thursday, falling from No. 2 to No. 5 in the Western Conference standings.
"He's eager to get back out," Vogel said. "That's the biggest thing. He's tired of being a patient and ready to be a player again. So, he's eager to get to work in real practice the next few days -- live work -- and even more eager to get back on the floor, and obviously that's going to give our whole group a big lift."
While Davis won't be ready for Thursday's game against Boston, the Lakers did have Dennis Schroder in uniform. The point guard is dealing with a right foot infection but started against the Celtics.
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Michael Jordan to present the late Kobe Bryant at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the list of Hall of Famers scheduled to present the 2020 class of honorees -- led by Michael Jordan honoring Kobe Bryant.
Jordan, who spoke at Bryant's memorial service in February 2020, will also introduce Baylor women's coach Kim Mulkey, making him the only Hall of Famer presenting multiple candidates during this year's induction ceremony.
The connection between Jordan -- arguably the greatest player of all time -- and Bryant -- who did everything he could to emulate his idol -- was far deeper than anyone knew, though that only came to light when Jordan gave his heartfelt speech at the memorial service following Bryant's death in a helicopter crash.
"At first, it was an aggravation," Jordan said of Bryant constantly peppering him with questions early in his career. "Then it became a passion.
"As I got to know him, I wanted to be the best big brother I could be."
Bryant is far from the only big name in the 2020 class, which is being honored
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31266054/los-angeles-lakers-anthony-davis-cleared-full-contact-practice-nearing-return
It has been a while since Vogel has had a reason to smile when asked about the health of his players. However, Vogel broke out a grin when asked about Davis being reevaluated by L.A.'s medical staff two months after leaving the lineup with a calf strain and tendinosis in his right leg.
"Good news," Vogel said.
Davis, 28, sat out Thursday's loss to the Boston Celtics and is "unlikely" to play in the Lakers' upcoming two-game set against the Utah Jazz on Saturday and Monday, according to Vogel. The coach left the door slightly ajar, though, adding it is "not out of the question" for Davis to make his return against Utah.
Vogel said with certainty that Davis will be eased into the workload he assumed before being sidelined Feb. 14 when he planted his foot wrong against the Denver Nuggets.
"Whenever it is that he returns, it's not going to be a full return to playing 30-something minutes a night," Vogel said. "Especially with the nature of practice and how shorthanded we are, he's going to have to use some games to try to get himself back in shape. So the first two games he's back will likely be short-minute performances."
Vogel said he would initially restrict Davis' playing time to the 15-minute range.
Davis averaged 22.3 points on 53.3% shooting, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.3 steals in 32.8 minutes this season before getting hurt.
The Lakers went 13-14 in the 27 straight games Davis missed coming into Thursday, falling from No. 2 to No. 5 in the Western Conference standings.
"He's eager to get back out," Vogel said. "That's the biggest thing. He's tired of being a patient and ready to be a player again. So, he's eager to get to work in real practice the next few days -- live work -- and even more eager to get back on the floor, and obviously that's going to give our whole group a big lift."
While Davis won't be ready for Thursday's game against Boston, the Lakers did have Dennis Schroder in uniform. The point guard is dealing with a right foot infection but started against the Celtics.
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Michael Jordan to present the late Kobe Bryant at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
2:09 AM CT
Tim Bontemps
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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the list of Hall of Famers scheduled to present the 2020 class of honorees -- led by Michael Jordan honoring Kobe Bryant.
Jordan, who spoke at Bryant's memorial service in February 2020, will also introduce Baylor women's coach Kim Mulkey, making him the only Hall of Famer presenting multiple candidates during this year's induction ceremony.
The connection between Jordan -- arguably the greatest player of all time -- and Bryant -- who did everything he could to emulate his idol -- was far deeper than anyone knew, though that only came to light when Jordan gave his heartfelt speech at the memorial service following Bryant's death in a helicopter crash.
"At first, it was an aggravation," Jordan said of Bryant constantly peppering him with questions early in his career. "Then it became a passion.
"As I got to know him, I wanted to be the best big brother I could be."
Bryant is far from the only big name in the 2020 class, which is being honored
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31266054/los-angeles-lakers-anthony-davis-cleared-full-contact-practice-nearing-return