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Lakers' Anthony Davis Will Miss 4 Weeks with Calf Injury, Frank Vogel Says

Joseph Zucker@@JosephZuckerX.com LogoFeatured ColumnistFebruary 19, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel told reporters star Anthony Davis will miss four weeks with the calf strain that kept him sidelined for Thursday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

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Lakers clarify this is an estimate for him to return to play — so those four weeks would have necessary ramp-up time baked in. We don't know, of course, what the schedule will look like after the All-Star break. https://t.co/BrJ5834qLu

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the seven-time All-Star also aggravated tendinosis in his right Achilles tendon in addition to the calf strain. Luckily, he didn't have a complete rupture of the Achilles, which would have ended his season.

In 23 games, Davis is averaging 22.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.

The Lakers, meanwhile, are second in the Western Conference at 22-8, looking like the favorites to once again be crowned NBA champions.

Los Angeles fortified the frontcourt by signing Montrezl Harrell and Marc Gasol to replace JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard. The team also handed Kyle Kuzma a three-year, $39 million extension, ending any trade speculation for the time being.

As long as Davis' injury isn't too serious, the team has the depth to replace him at power forward. In general, the Lakers' focus is largely on the playoffs anyway.

Concern will arise, however, if he's less than 100 percent once the postseason arrives.