JANUARY 2 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
LeBron James' youngest son Bryce commits to Arizona - The Boston Globe Bryce James announced his decision Wednesday on Instagram.
Christian Wood - Won't make season debut Thursday Wood is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wood is working his way back from arthroscopic left knee surgery that he underwent in early September, but he's still not ramped up enough to return to game action. Until the Lakers provide another update on his status, the veteran big man should be viewed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Hawks without a clear timetable for his return.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Hood-Schifino - Ruled out for Thursday Hood-Schifino (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hood-Schifino is set to have a 13th straight absence due to a left hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Friday against Atlanta.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Davis - Questionable to face Portland Davis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Davis has been a regular on the injury report, most recently due to a left ankle sprain. He hasn't missed a game since Nov. 6, but Thursday is the first leg of a back-to-back set for the Lakers, so he could be sidelined for one of those contests. Davis averaged 22.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals across 33.8 minutes per game across 13 outings in December.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Gabe Vincent - Lands questionable tag Vincent (oblique) is questionable for Thursday's game against Portland, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Vincent suffered a strained oblique Saturday and missed the Lakers' most recent contest due to the injury. He's at risk of missing a second game, which would open up more opportunities for Shake Milton.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Gives Cavaliers Ultimate Compliment JJ Redick says teams have to play 'close to perfect basketball' to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers.
JANUARY 2 • SI.COM
Positive Injury Updates for Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt returns to non-contact practice as team provides positive update on Jaxson Hayes injury.
JANUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
