The Latest Breaking News from Darvin Ham

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s been a little bit of necessity driving invention, but the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have found a way to manage life without Anthony Davis.

LOS ANGELES — The star returned for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the previous game with a non-COVID illness, but when LeBron James stepped onto the Crypto.com Arena court Friday night, he had to play without three more of his trusty mates and had to incorporate a new face…

Each Lakers player has room for improvement this year.

The King reminded fans that age is but a number with his masterclass on Friday night.

The Lakers are groping to find things that will result in wins without superstar big man Anthony Davis.

The Lakers have many problems on the defensive end, and some of their small lineups are making those problems even worse.

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis stood at the end of the Lakers’ introduction line dressed in all black, a smile on his face as he watched his teammates go through their pregame routine.

SACRAMENTO — None of the Lakers could believe it when they either saw or heard that the Brooklyn Nets scored 91 points in the first half Wednesday night, the locker room filled with amazement and the offensive onslaught.

The Lakers just didn't have it on Wednesday versus the Kings, especially defensively and on the boards.