Lakers Center to Miss Time with Ankle Injury Amid NBA Investigation

Anthony Davis to Sit Out Multiple Games as Team Awaits League Ruling

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis will miss multiple games due to an ankle injury, the team announced Tuesday. The injury occurred during the Lakers' 111-108 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Davis played just 17 minutes before exiting the game with the injury. The Lakers did not provide a specific timetable for Davis' return, but the team is expected to be without its star center for at least the next few weeks. The injury is a major blow to the Lakers, who are already struggling to stay afloat in the Western Conference standings. In addition to the ankle injury, Davis is also facing an NBA investigation into his actions during the Lakers' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Davis was ejected from the game after he appeared to strike Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks in the face. The NBA has not yet announced any punishment for Davis, but the league could fine or suspend the Lakers center. If Davis is suspended, it would be another major setback for the Lakers, who are already without LeBron James due to a foot injury.

Davis' Injury a Major Blow to Lakers' Playoff Hopes

Davis' injury is a major blow to the Lakers' playoff hopes. The Lakers are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings, and they are just 4.5 games out of the final play-in spot. However, without Davis, the Lakers will have a difficult time making a run at the playoffs. Davis is the Lakers' leading scorer (27.4 points per game) and rebounder (12.1 rebounds per game). He is also one of the team's best defenders. Without Davis, the Lakers will be forced to rely more on Russell Westbrook and Anthony Edwards, who have both struggled to find their footing in Los Angeles.

NBA Investigation Could Further Hurt Lakers

In addition to Davis' injury, the Lakers are also facing an NBA investigation into his actions during the Lakers' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Davis was ejected from the game after he appeared to strike Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks in the face. The NBA has not yet announced any punishment for Davis, but the league could fine or suspend the Lakers center. If Davis is suspended, it would be another major setback for the Lakers, who are already without LeBron James due to a foot injury. The Lakers are scheduled to play the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. They will then travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder on Friday night.