Lakers center Anthony Davis missed only his third game this season after being a late scratch from the lineup before Friday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Davis was downgraded to out 40 minutes before tipoff due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

The ongoing Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 27 people, according to reports, while tens of thousands have been ordered to evacuate.Among the most famous people who’s been impacted by the devastation is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James told reporters the ongoing Southern California wildfires have forced his family to evacuate their home. "Personally,

The Lakers did lose that game to the Spurs but were able to beat the Heat on Wednesday. That was the first win they've gotten since the tragic events started. Davis and the rest of the Lakers are going to have some extra motivation to win games this season. They are going to be carrying the hopes of the people of Los Angeles with them.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the big teams to watch at the trade deadline. They want to make at least one more move to help them contend for a title. This trade proposal would see them add a veteran wing and a solid guard. L.A would get Torrey Craig, who is a solid wing. While he doesn't do anything super well, he does everything pretty well.

The NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers will host teams on Monday after having games postponed last week due to wildfires in the area.

The Lakers newcomer could also miss Friday's game against his former team, which could result in rookie Dalton Knecht getting more time on the floor off the bench for Los Angeles.

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The L.A. area’s 12 professional sports organizations, in conjunction with Fanatics and the Fanatics Foundation, distributed $3 million worth of merchandise on Friday to area residents who were forced out of their homes due to the area wildfires. The distribution events were at Dodger Stadium, SoFi Stadium and BMO Stadium.

Austin Reaves and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a close win over D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets.

Don't look now, but the NBA trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Role players and stars alike will be swapping teams between now and then, but like any