The Lakers are about to receive a big boost. Via the Orange County Register:<\/p>\n
\n\nAfter the week the Lakers had, they need good news.<\/p>\n
It came on Monday afternoon, when Anthony Davis was upgraded to probable for Tuesday\u2019s game against the Brooklyn Nets. It now appears likely that the 28-year-old All-Star big man will return from a 17-game absence from a sprained MCL in his left knee, which could help lift the eighth-place Lakers (23-24) back into the upper half of the Western Conference standings.<\/p>\n
The Lakers are cautiously optimistic, waiting to see how Davis feels on Tuesday before tip-off, but having him back would be a huge lift\u2026<\/p>\n
The Lakers have struggled to a 7-10 record without Davis, who was averaging 23.3 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2 blocked shots per game when he was hurt in Minnesota back on Dec. 17. His return is going to significantly change the Lakers\u2019 style and rotations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n