Out Thursday, hopeful for Friday James (ankle) will not play Thursday at Utah but is hopeful to return to the lineup for Friday's home matchup against New Orleans, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Impact James had already been ruled out in advance of Thursday's game, but Woj relays that he'll test out his sprained left ankle during pregame Friday in hopes of getting back on the floor for what's suddenly an ultra-important game for the Lakers. Anthony Davis (foot), who hasn't played since Feb. 16, is also considered a game-time call for the Lakers on Friday.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE