Hi this is Tania Ganguli, Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, here with your Lakers newsletter. Davis opens things up for James, and James opens things up for Davis. It’s the first time in Davis’ career that he hasn’t had to shoulder the burden of being the only superstar on his team. — Anthony Davis sprained his right thumb against the Nets in the Lakers’ second exhibition game in China. — Wednesday night’s exhibition game featured a lineup we’ve seen before — James, Davis, JaVale McGee, Avery Bradley and Danny Green.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 17, 2019 18:00 UTC