Anthony Davis’s recent absence from the Lakers has once again highlighted the need for a legitimate reinforcement at center. A number of names have already popped up on their radar, but recent news surrounding a rival’s man in the middle could add to their list of trade targets.

Anthony Davis is listed as probable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks due to left plantar fasciitis.

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their 36th game of the 2024-25 season on Tuesday when they take on their conference rival, the Dallas Mavericks. More Lakers: J

Given that both James and Davis are probable, it’s safe to assume that they’ll both suit up against Dallas. The Mavericks aren’t as lucky though, since Kyrie Irving is out one-to-two weeks ...

Despite a near triple-double from LeBron James, the Mavericks mostly held Anthony Davis in check. He had 21 points, but it came on just 7/18 shooting. Any time you can hold Davis to a performance like that, you'll stand a good chance of winning, especially when Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford are all out.

Dallas Mavericks (20-16, sixth in the Western Conference ... TOP PERFORMERS: Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.3 points and 4.9 assists for the Mavericks. Anthony Davis is averaging 26 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 blocks for the Lakers.

Quinten Grimes had 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game skid with a 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks ended their losing streak without their top scorers.

The shorthanded Mavericks flexed their depth behind big performances from Quentin Grimes, P.J. Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie.

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the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers will look to collect their 21st win of the season with Anthony Davis on the court. Davis, who was listed as probable prior to the game, has been upgraded to available.

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Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.