Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers - News - January 27, 2022 | FOX Sports

Wayne Ellington - Starting against Hornets Ellington is starting Friday's game against the Hornets, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Ellington has been on the fringes of the Lakers' rotation recently, but he should see increased run with LeBron James (knee) and Anthony Davis (wrist) unavailable Friday. Ellington has averaged 5.0 points in 11.0 minutes per game across five appearances since the start of the calendar year.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Jordan - Starting Friday Jordan is starting Friday's game against the Hornets, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Jordan didn't appear in any of the last six games, but he'll draw the start with Anthony Davis (wrist) and LeBron James (knee) out Friday. Dwight Howard should also see additional run in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

LeBron James, Anthony Davis out vs. Hornets with injuries

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been ruled out Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets

JANUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Avery Bradley - Cleared for Friday Bradley (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The shorthanded Lakers -- down LeBron James (knee), Anthony Davis (wrist) and Malik Monk (groin) -- may need more from Bradley than usual. This month, he's averaging 8.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 24.6 minutes.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Westbrook - Available Friday Westbrook (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Westbrook was questionable for Friday's matchup due to right knee soreness, but he'll be able to play through the issue. He'll likely see a slightly enhanced role against Charlotte since LeBron James (knee) and Malik Monk (groin) are unavailable.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis - Won't play Friday Davis (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Davis sustained a wrist injury in Thursday's loss to the 76ers and will be unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set. Dwight Howard and DeAndre Jordan should see increased run with Davis and LeBron James (knee) out.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE