On top of that, Lakers star Anthony Davis played just nine minutes after ... Ahead of the game, it was reported that Jaxson Hayes would take over for Davis in the starting lineup, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Hayes played 18 minutes on Tuesday night, scoring ...

With Anthony Davis (abdomen) out for at least a week, Hayes will get the first opportunity to start at center in his absence. Hayes is averaging 6.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in 28.7 minutes across his previous three starting appearances this season.

Hayes closed Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the 76ers with four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two blocks over 19 minutes. Hayes didn't see a big uptick in minutes despite the fact that Anthony Davis left this game with an abdominal injury.

Get the latest news on Anthony Davis' injury. Discover when the Los Angeles Lakers star is expected to return to the court.

The Los Angeles Lakers will likely have backup big man Jaxson Hayes for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.  Hayes has been upgraded to probable

The Lakers found themselves overwhelmed by a struggling Sixers team playing without two of its best players after Davis was forced to leave the contest.

One night after going off for 42 points and 23 rebounds in Charlotte, the star suffered the injury early in the Lakers’ blowout loss in Philadelphia on Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is set to miss at least one week of action after getting injured during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the

Despite Anthony Davis' injury, the Lakers remain cautious at the trade deadline, focusing on long-term upgrades without making desperation moves.

Davis hasn't just given the front office a directionless mandate to improve the team — he has ideas on how it should be done, namely that the Lakers trade for a center so that he can slide to the 4, which he has long stated is his preferred position. Rob Pelinka, I hope you're listening.

Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.