Davis (foot) continues to make pain-free progress and could return to the Lakers' starting lineup as soon as late next week, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis has been sidelined since mid-December due to a bone spur and stress reaction in his right foot, but all signs point to the All-NBA big man closing in on a return. After Friday's home contest against Memphis, Los Angeles travels to Portland to begin a four-game week Sunday. Based on Wojnarowski's report, Davis will likely remain sidelined for at least the next four games, but he could be targeting the Lakers' Jan. 28 contest in Boston as a potential return date. When Davis does retake the floor, Thomas Bryant and Wenyen Gabriel figure to have their minutes decreased.

Davis (foot) is expected to resume running on the court this week and appears to be eyeing a return to game action in early February, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Monday in an appearance on FanDuel TV.

EDGE Analysis

Sidelined since mid-December due to a bone spur and stress reaction in his right foot, Davis will miss his 16th consecutive game Monday against the Rockets. The eight-time All-Star looks on pace to remain sidelined through the end of January, but if Davis is able to start running again this week while gradually intensifying those sessions, Charania relays that the big man would then progress to taking contact in practice in the "relative near future." Ideally, the Lakers plan to have Davis back on the court for a handful of games before the All-Star break and the Feb. 9 trade deadline, with his anticipated return to the lineup along with the team's position in the standings likely to factor into what adjustments, if any, Los Angeles decides to make to its roster down the stretch. Until Davis is cleared to play again, Thomas Bryant is likely to continue serving as the Lakers' starting center.

Davis (foot) plans to begin the ramp-up process of his rehab when the Lakers return to Los Angeles later this week, and there's optimism that he could return to the starting lineup within a couple of weeks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis missed his 12th straight game Saturday due to a fracture in his right foot, but he'll soon begin a ramp-up process that include pool workouts and running on an altered-gravity treadmill to reduce pressure on his foot. The superstar big man has been limited to spot shooting thus far, so his switch to conditioning-based workouts is certainly a step in the right direction. With Davis sidelined, the Lakers initially went through a rough patch but have since won five straight games, thanks largely due to the play of Thomas Bryant in Davis' stead. However, Los Angeles' current hot streak is likely unsustainable unless they can return to full strength, which certainly includes Davis getting back onto the court in a timely fashion. While there's optimism about that happening, Davis will presumably remain sidelined for at least two more weeks.

Davis is scheduled to take a significant step forward in his recovery from a stress injury to his right foot by taking the court for an individual workout within the next few days, Chris Haynes of BleacherReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis has been sidelined for the Lakers' last 11 games with the foot injury, and he's likely to miss at least a few more contests even if he fares well during his upcoming workout. Though Davis is reportedly progressing well with minimal pain in his foot, he'll need to check out fine in the workout before he's cleared for contact work and ultimately given the green light to join teammates in practice. Thomas Bryant will continue to hold down the fort at center in the absence of Davis, who could be tracking toward a return to the lineup in the latter half of January.

Coach Darvin Ham intimated that Davis' foot pain has "just about dissipated" and that he's trending in the right direction regarding a ramp-up to return, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis is set to be re-evaluated during the first week of January, and it's encouraging to hear he's almost pain-free. Still, pain isn't the only hurdle, and the medical staff will need to make sure things are structurally sound before Davis considers ramping up for a return. In the meantime, expect Thomas Bryant to continue starting at center.

Davis will be re-evaluated in roughly two weeks after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis' recovery remains a bit murky, but he may be able to return shortly after his re-evaluation in two weeks, though that's on the optimistic side. The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Davis, as he finally seemed to be finding his rhythm, having averaged 40.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game across the last five games he has started and finished.

Davis will be sidelined indefinitely due to a stress injury in his right foot.

EDGE Analysis

Davis had recaptured his previous form early in the 2022-23 campaign, posting 27.4 points and a career-high 12.1 rebounds per game over 33.4 minutes. However, the seemingly inevitable long-term injury has struck again. Davis has played no more than 40 games in either of the last two seasons and no more than 62 in any of the previous five, and he appears slated for another lengthy absence. While Davis is sidelined, look for Thomas Bryant, who has performed well in the starting center role of late, to maintain the spot.

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said Monday that Davis is still having his injured right foot evaluated, but the expectation remains that the big man will miss at least a month, Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis will miss his third consecutive game Wednesday in Sacramento with what the Lakers are listing as "right foot soreness" on the official injury report, but it's clear the 29-year-old is dealing with something more serious than that label would indicate. Brian Windhorst of ESPN confirmed as much in his most recent episode of the "Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective" podcast, noting that Davis' injury is more significant than a sprained ankle or a sprained foot, which could mean the eight-time All-Star may be dealing with a broken foot or, in a worst-case scenario, a Lisfranc injury that would require season-ending surgery. Until the Lakers provide a firm diagnosis of Davis' injury and a more precise timeline for his return, fantasy managers should likely plan on him being sidelined through at least the end of January.

Davis is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a right foot injury in Friday's win over the Nuggets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis left the first half of Friday's game due to the injury and was already ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Washington, but the superstar big man will now miss at least a month due to the issue. His upcoming absence is a massive blow to Los Angeles, as Davis was playing at an all-NBA level and had been relatively healthy so far, missing just three of the first 28 games of the season. In his absence, Thomas Bryant and Damian Jones are candidates for increased minutes, but the Lakers will likely have to lean heavily on LeBron James and Russell Westbrook moving forward. While Charania notes Davis is out at least a month, he added that the Lakers are bracing for an indefinite absence.

Davis will miss Sunday's game against Washington and undergo further evaluation on his right foot after exiting Friday's game due to the injury, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davis left in the first half of Friday's game with an unspecified injury in his right foot and will be held out of Sunday's contest. It is unclear if he will have to miss an extended period of time, but for as long as he is out Thomas Bryant and Damian Jones should see extended run. Davis' next chance to play will come on Monday in Phoenix.