Lakers Get Positive Update on Anthony Davis' MRI Results Following Scary Fall
Lakers fans, feel free to breathe a sigh of relief. Big man Anthony Davis will be OK following a scary fall in Tuesday's night's game against the New York Knicks.
According to reports, MRI results revealed Davis only suffered a bruise to his lower back and he'll travel with the team to Dallas ahead of their two-game road trip.
After scary fall Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Davis underwent MRI that showed lower back injury is a bruise, league sources said. Positive news for Davis and the Lakers. https://t.co/314ZPDurwQ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 8, 2020
That's tremendous news considered the Lakers have already dealt with an injury scare to LeBron James. This team cannot go on with two of their superstars hobbled for the rest of the season. LA should consider itself lucky after this scary fall:
Anthony Davis takes a hard fall after trying to block Randle ?#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/YRoqdy1lau
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) January 8, 2020
It's been a whirlwind 24 hours for Davis and the Lakers. Just prior to Tuesday's tip-off, it was reported that Davis would be turning down the team's max contract extension offer, electing to hit the open market this summer instead. However, this was expected considering the Lakers can offer him more money once he's officially an unrestricted free agent.
Yahoo Sources: Los Angeles Lakers offered Anthony Davis a max contract extension this morning, but they were informed he would be bypassing in favor of entering free-agency. https://t.co/9Ce2A4ePbI pic.twitter.com/ODta1H40Zi
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 7, 2020
It's very possible that Davis will be limited the next few weeks with LA likely wanting to be cautious depending on how sore his injured back is. Stay tuned for updates on his progress as the Lakers head on the road to face the Mavericks and Thunder before returning home to face the Cavs and Magic between now and Jan. 15.