The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Charlotte Hornets tonight on the road, but they’ll do so with a lengthy injury report that includes both LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The matchup pits the fifth-seeded Lakers (25-18) against a struggling Hornets team sitting 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 12-30 record.
For the Lakers, Davis is listed as probable due to left plantar fasciitis, while James is also probable as he manages a left foot injury. Rui Hachimura, dealing with left calf soreness, is questionable, and Gabe Vincent, who is recovering from left knee soreness, may also be unavailable.
Christian Wood remains sidelined after undergoing surgery on his left knee, and rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino is out with a left hamstring strain. Additionally, Bronny James will not be available as he continues his assignment with the G League.
The Hornets are similarly plagued by injuries, with several key contributors out of the lineup. Brandon Miller is sidelined following right wrist ligament repair, and Grant Williams remains unavailable after undergoing right ACL surgery. Tre Mann is out with disc irritation, while Cody Martin deals with tightness in his core. Two-way players Tidjane Salaun and KJ Simpson are both assigned to the G League and will not suit up for tonight’s contest.
Los Angeles enters the game on a three-game winning streak, fueled by strong performances from James and Davis, who have been pivotal in their recent success.
