The Lakers are set for an East West showdown against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, but could be without two of their best players. One of those players listed on

Davis started the day as probable to play before being downgraded to questionable a little less than an hour before tipoff and ruled out 30 minutes before the game.

Lakers center Anthony Davis missed only his third game this season after being a late scratch from the lineup before the matchup against the Brooklyn Nets

Anthony Davis will not suit up for the LA Lakers in Friday night's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star center was a late scratch. Davis was on the injury report listed as probable.

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis continue to believe the team can be a serious contender with "another piece or two," according

Hosting the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, the Lakers initially listed Davis as questionable on their injury report due to right calf soreness. This is a different injury listing than the left plantar fasciitis that kept Davis out on Jan. 17 against the Brooklyn Nets.

The Los Angeles Lakers stand five games above .500 at the midway point of their schedule, and a pivotal stretch of six straight road games is right around the corner.

The most game-defining aspect of tonight's injury report is the hosts' star duo. LeBron James and Anthony Davis, two of the biggest names in all of basketball, are 'probable' to join the rotation, but that's not a guaruntee.

A week ago, LeBron James and Anthony Davis sat in an interview with Shams Charania of ESPN. The two superstars agreed they are 1-2 pieces away from contending for a championship. How Pelinka can accommodate what the franchise cornerstones want is anybody’s guess.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are both seeking upgrades to make another championship push with their superstars.