Los Angeles Lakers

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, there is "optimism" that Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (eye) can play on Tuesday versus Golden State. The Lakers star aggravated a left eye injury in Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, exiting after logging only 12 minutes. He was inadvertently hit in the face by Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson near the end of the first quarter. Jaxson Hayes had a good game with 19 points and 10 rebounds as Davis' fill-in in the center position, but he will have to settle for a bench role again on Tuesday if Davis is cleared to play.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) won't play on Sunday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was questionable heading into this one. However, he has Flu-like symptoms, so he'll sit out on Sunday evening. But the Lakers are a lock to at least make the Play-In, meaning the team can afford to give James a night off to rest. Without him, Anthony Davis (knee) could see an uptick in production. But if Davis doesn't suit up, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Spencer Dinwiddie should all lead the way on the scoring end.

Los Angeles Lakers center/forward Anthony Davis (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The calendar makers have been cruel to the Lakers, as they face their second back-to-back of the week on Saturday and Sunday, and Davis could be rested for one of the games. His workload might also be monitored. Davis logged only 28 minutes on Tuesday versus Toronto before putting in a 38-minute shift the next night against Washington. Both of the weekend's games are tough matchups on paper for Davis, but he's playing some great basketball right now. Since the All-Star break, the Lakers star has posted 24.5 points, 14.4 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) has picked up yet another questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The veteran superstar continues to deal with an ankle issue, but the injury has kept him off the court just five times since the beginning of February. It's the start of a back-to-back for the Lakers, so it's more likely James will sit out Saturday's contest. Fantasy managers need to monitor his status closely. Taurean Prince is first in line to take over from James in the starting unit. He's notched 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists running with the starters this season.

Los Angeles Lakers All-Stars Anthony Davis (knee) and LeBron James (ankle) will play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus Washington. Both saw less than 30 minutes of action on Tuesday against Toronto and should have some extra freshness from the lighter workload. The Wizards have one of the weakest defenses in the league, so this could end up as a real massacre as James and Davis try to keep the team's playoff push going.