***2020/21 INJURIES/ABSENTEE THREAD***

TDRock · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:39 pm Post subject:

MARKIEFF GETS THE START

Per McTen

Markieff Morris will start in place of AD, the Lakers say.

https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1358967341090918402?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:06 pm Post subject:

LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS OKLAHOMA THUNDER - 2/8/21, 7:00pm pst, Staples Center

Lakers

Antetokunmpo - Knee - OUT
Caruso - Hand Soreness - OUT
Davis - Achilles Tendinosis and Calf Soreness - OUT
Dudley - Sore Calf - OUT
James - Ankle - PLAYING

Injuries from the Other Side

Ariza - Not With Team - OUT
Hill - Thumb - OUT
Maledon - NBA Health and Safety Protocol - OUT
Muscala - Concussion Protocol - OUT

Go Lakers!!

Mamba and Mambacita Forever

CandyCanes · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:51 pm Post subject:

TDRock · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:20 pm Post subject:

TDRock · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:27 pm Post subject:

AD AND AC QUESTIONABLE

Per Goon

Both Anthony Davis (right Achilles’ tendon) and Alex Caruso (right hand) are questionable for tomorrow’s game against Oklahoma City.

https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1359316987046842368?s=21

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TDRock · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:23 pm Post subject:

AD OUT. AC WORKING OUT “GAMETIME DECISION”

Per Trudell

Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis worked out this morning, and was hopeful to play tonight, but he still had some discomfort and they’re taking the cautious route again by keeping him out.

https://twitter.com/lakersreporter/status/1359673658600419331?s=21

Here’s Caruso getting a few shots up early at Staples Center. He’s listed as questionable, and we should know his status after this workout, or from Frank Vogel in a few minutes.

🎥 https://twitter.com/lakersreporter/status/1359672038017826816?s=21

Alex Caruso will be a true game-time decision tonight against OKC. They’ll see how he feels after he finishes his pregame workout.

https://twitter.com/lakersreporter/status/1359673763231531013?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:43 pm Post subject:

IFTOS - SGA

Oh yes I forgot to post this the other day when I saw it so Trudell just brought it up again....

Per Trudell

OKC will be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight (left knee). He had 29 points and 10 assists on Monday vs. LAL. Sounds like Kenrich Williams will start in his place.

In the frontcourt, they may get Isaiah Roby back, and Mike Muscala is expected to play.

https://twitter.com/lakersreporter/status/1359679017670955008?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:33 pm Post subject:

CARUGOAT OUT

Per Trudell

Alex Caruso is out tonight, joining AD on the sideline for a second straight game.

https://twitter.com/lakersreporter/status/1359691555007647744?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 7:01 pm Post subject:

LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS OKLAHOMA THUNDER - 2/10/21, 7:00pm pst, Staples Center

Lakers

Antetokunmpo - Knee - OUT
Caruso - Hand Soreness - OUT
Davis - Achilles Tendinosis and Calf Soreness - OUT
Dudley - Sore Calf - OUT
James - Ankle - PLAYING

Injuries from the Other Side

Ariza - Not With Team - OUT
Gilgeous-Alexander - Knee - OUT
Hill - Thumb - OUT
Maledon - NBA Health and Safety Protocol - OUT
Muscala - Concussion Protocol - AVAILABLE

Go Lakers!!

Mamba and Mambacita Forever

TDRock · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 12:33 pm Post subject:

COVID Watch- The Not In Toronto Raptors

Per Stein

The Raptors announce they will play their entire 2020-21 season in Tampa, Fla.

https://twitter.com/thesteinline/status/1359895945320800259?s=21

Given "ongoing border restrictions ... and mindful of public safety measures in Canada," Toronto rules out a return home before next season

The Raptors committed to Tampa's Amalie Arena for the season's first half and now say they'll stay with a second-half schedule coming soon

https://twitter.com/thesteinline/status/1359901048467574786?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 4:46 pm Post subject:

LAKERS PRACTICE - AD TESTS HIS LEG

Per McTen (full article at link)

New story: The Lakers had a rare practice Thursday to try to clean some things up and give AD a chance to test his right leg that’s kept him out the last two games.

https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1360011798745817089?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:57 pm Post subject:

AD TALKING SENSE

Because an Achilles ain’t nuthin to...

Per Goon (full article at link)

“If it was a quad or ankle, anything like that, I wouldn’t mind playing. But I just, don’t really want to play around with an Achilles.”

Anthony Davis on his injury that has not been deemed serious, but is nonetheless making the Lakers cautious:

https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1360040064957337600?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:04 pm Post subject:

PRELIM INJURY REPORT FOR 2/12/21 - THE DUDZ RETURNS! (probably)

Per Buha

The Lakers are listing Anthony Davis (right Achilles tendonosis) as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. Memphis.

Alex Caruso, LeBron James and Jared Dudley are probable.

https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1360049566121218048?s=21

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TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:16 pm Post subject:

AD DOIN PRE GAME WORK

Per Woike (photo at link)

Anthony Davis on the court going through his pregame

https://twitter.com/danwoikesports/status/1360394482093498370?s=21

Per Buha

Anthony Davis is testing his Achilles out pregame. Frank Vogel said he expects him to play.

https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1360398014976675845?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:20 pm Post subject:

AD AND AC EXPECTED TO PLAY

Per Trudell

Anthony Davis is expected to play tonight, per Frank Vogel.

Same with Alex Caruso.

https://twitter.com/lakersreporter/status/1360398056399593473?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:23 pm Post subject:

ROTATION CHANGES

Per Oram

Assuming AD and Caruso play tonight, Frank Vogel said he is planning on playing a 10-man rotation with Wesley Matthews getting minutes.

https://twitter.com/billoram/status/1360398862112813057?s=21

Per Trudell

Frank Vogel said the game script for tonight will be a 10-man rotation, with Wesley Matthews in as a bench option, and Markieff Morris likely in that 11 spot, outside of the expected group.

https://twitter.com/lakersreporter/status/1360398885873618945?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:37 pm Post subject:

AD AND AC PLAY

Also Memphis updates at link (will type out when I do my summary post)

Per Goon

It’s officially confirmed that Anthony Davis and Alex Caruso will play tonight.

Also for Memphis, these guys won’t:

https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1360417346708381697?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:47 pm Post subject:

LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS OKLAHOMA THUNDER - 2/10/21, 7:00pm pst, Staples Center

Lakers

Antetokunmpo - Knee - OUT
Caruso - Hand Soreness - PLAYING
Davis - Achilles Tendinosis and Calf Soreness - PLAYING
Dudley - Sore Calf - AVAILABLE
James - Ankle - PLAYING

Injuries from the Other Side

Bane - Personal - OUT
Clark - Calf - OUT
Jackson Jr - Knee - OUT
McDermott - Shoulder - OUT
Melton - Shoulder - OUT
Tillie - Foot - OUT
Winslow - Hip - OUT

Go Lakers!!

Mamba and Mambacita Forever

TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:02 pm Post subject:

AD DISCUSSES HIS INJURY

Per Faigen

AD says the medical staff has told him this injury can go away with rest but "I'm not trying to rest."

He says it's not the actual Achilles tendon that's sore. He says it's something that's connected to it, which is why he's playing through.

https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1360467381403848705?s=21

He's wearing stuff in his shoes to help with the pain levels as well.

https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1360467460042883072?s=21

Per Goon

Anthony Davis said the problem in his calf is not the actually Achilles tendon, but some part of the anatomy alongside it that is creating the issue, so he said he doesn't view it as a potentially serious injury.

https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1360467629433999363?s=21

Anthony Davis on what he felt tonight: "As you play, always using that Achilles tendon, it got sore at the end just constantly moving." Said on the whole it felt good, he'll get treatment.

https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1360466911562145793?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:03 pm Post subject:

(I personally find that explanation vague and unconvincing. Hopefully AD is/will be OK)

TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:05 pm Post subject:

NO CONCUSSION PROTOCOL NECESSARY FOR TREZ

Per Goon

Frank Vogel said Montrezl Harrell was tested for concussion protocol, but was cleared after his collision.

https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1360469566975975430?s=21

Per Faigen

Frank Vogel says that Montrezl Harrell did not have the symptoms that would have put him in to concussion protocol, which is why he was available to return (he did not play).

https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1360469603843854337?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:28 pm Post subject:

CARUGOAT TRYING TO RUN THROUGH THE TAPE

Per Goon

Alex Caruso mentions that his right hand has been bothering him with the tape, and though he had 6 assists, he thought he didn't have the control and feel he wanted.

https://twitter.com/kylegoon/status/1360474824292798466?s=21

TDRock · Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 2:22 pm Post subject:

PRELIM INJURY REPORT FOR 2/14/21 GAME

Per Faigen (PR at link)

The Lakers say AD is once again questionable for tomorrow

https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1360706761112494080?s=21

(SUMMARY - Kostas OUT, AD QUESTIONABLE, Caruso and James - PROBABLE)