Lakers personal injury updates: Anthony Davis set for opener Russell Westbrook may play

Mentor Darvin Ham provided some clarity on his wounded gamers as the Lakers well prepared to face the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors in the year opener Tuesday night time in San Francisco.

Ham said Anthony Davis, who did not make the trip to Sacramento for Friday night’s recreation at Sacramento, due to the fact of reduce back soreness, will have “no limitations, in any respect,” for the game against the Warriors.

Ham explained stage guard Russell Westbrook will be shown as working day to working day for the reason that of a remaining hamstring injury. Westbrook was wounded in the to start with quarter Friday night, a match in which he came off the bench and performed just 5 minutes. Ham stated, “yeah, definitely,” when asked if Westbrook might be offered for the opener.

Ham reported position guard Dennis Schroder will be evaluated later on Sunday for a ideal thumb damage and that his playing position is unclear and that he could overlook some time. Schroder was wounded in Wednesday night’s preseason game versus Minnesota.

The Lakers have not detailed any designations for players, this kind of as possible , questionable or out.

Ham mentioned guard Lonnie Walker IV “was great” at practice Sunday immediately after lacking the preseason activity at Sacramento due to the fact of a left ankle damage.

Walker “came via the paint, had a monstrous dunk, was guarding, taking part in excellent defense,” Ham claimed. “He’s terrific. We’re likely to be excellent for opening evening.”

Ham said ahead Troy Brown Jr. continues to be sidelined since of a back damage. Brown, even so, was on the courtroom right after practice Sunday performing managed perform.